Chef Vanessa Greeley is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, an International Certified Judge, and an accomplished cake artist whose work has earned top placements at prestigious national competitions. Her creations have been featured in major publications and leading media outlets, reflecting both artistic excellence and broad industry recognition.
Widely known for her dynamic presence and competitive strength, Vanessa has appeared on major culinary television networks, including the Food Network, where she demonstrated technical precision, structural problem-solving, and creativity under intense time constraints. From large-scale sculpted cakes to intricate chocolate installations — including her work for the Chocolate Fashion Show in New York alongside Tony Award–winning costume designers — her portfolio reflects dimensional thinking, bold execution, and performance-level craftsmanship.
In addition to competing, Vanessa teaches from her studio in Warwick, New York, and serves as a judge at cake competitions across the country and at the International Culinary Center in New York.
As an International Certified Judge and seasoned competitor, Vanessa brings both professional rigor and infectious positive energy to the Sculpted Cake Category — evaluating structural integrity, technical precision, storytelling through form, and the confidence required to execute ambitious sculpted designs.