A Fantastic Experience! Barbara had a wonderful experience at The Real Food Academy Summer Camp. What I loved most is that this wasn't just a fun activity--it gave her new skills, greater confidence in the kitchen, and a genuine interest in preparing and enjoying healthy food. And just as importantly, she made some great new friends along the way! And I'm already seeing the results at home! She has offered to make me breakfast and has already prepared a great salad for me. I have a feeling this is only the beginning, and there is much more to come from our new chef! ??‍? The team at The Real Food Academy does a fantastic job of making cooking fun, educational, and practical for kids. As a parent, it's great to see your child come home excited to put into practice what she learned and eager to experiment with food. Thank you to Maria and the entire team for giving Barbara such a memorable experience. I would highly recommend the camp to other parents, and we will definitely be back! Five stars from both of us! read more

Excellent choice for a wonderful entertaining and educational experience. We chose The Real Food Academy to celebrate our daughter's 9th birthday this past Sunday. It was a phenomenal experience for both kids and parents. The venue is spotless, the party bites thst we pre-ordered were loved by all, and most importantly, the kids had a great time together. Chef Paulo and Chef Rey really went out of their way to make everyone feel at home, and they made the educational experience both fun & seamless. Thank you, Sebastian, Ivette & Nina read more

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My granddaughter Mikaela recently started attending The Real Food Academy Saturday Kids Cooking Classes and she LOVES every experience they provide. The chef's teaching the classes are patient, kind and very knowledgeable with all the children. Mikaela looks forward to each Saturday class. As an educator, I highly recommend The Real Food Academy for your child! Patricia read more

This was our first time visiting the Real Food Academy for a 40th birthday party. What a fun and unique way to celebrate with a group of friends or family. Upon arriving everything was already set up including a charcuterie board with quick bites, wines, Prosecco, and sparkling water. What I loved about this cooking class was that the chef was great at explaining things in simple and easy to understand steps. The food we needed to chop was already prepped and organized into individual bowls. We each had our own cutting board and knife. Everything was well planned, organized, and executed. We ended up making spinach empanadas, shrimp ceviche, and lomo saltado. Everything we made was delicious. The staff took care of all of the cleanup and the chef walked around filling our cups with more wine or champagne if we so desired. All in all we had an amazing night and would definitely return. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate a special occasion, check his place out. read more

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Children made great tasting lasagna and pies. Other dishes were made too. Broke my kids out of picky eater phase for a few days. Cute Plants were given to take home as a suvinior after a week of camp to take home. They have a movie after a long day. :) very friendly staff and catered to my children's food allergy's and very attentive Highly recommended! They loved it and there teacher. read more

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My son took a day long class with the Academy and LOVED it. I am thrilled for my son to get to learn healthy cooking in a fun and nurturing environment. He came home happy and well fed and asked when he could go again. Thank you RFA. read more

We just celebrated our daughter's 7th birthday at The Real Food Academy this past Sunday and the simplest way to describe our experience is that is was AMAZING! To get into more detail, I cannot say enough great things about Chef Maya and Chef Ray, wow wow wow...with a party of over 22 kids (yes 22) their patience, attentiveness, and engagement was out of this world!! They were kind, caring, understanding and most of all made sure every single one of the kids was engaged and having a great time! All the parents that stayed for the party were in awwwe and could not believe what a wonderful event this was. The facility is beautiful, clean, welcoming and of course the free parking is a super plus!! We will definitely be back to try a more adult experience, but my daughter and her friends are already asking when their next cooking class will be! I would rate The Real Food Academy, Maya, Ray and their team 10 stars if I could! read more

Went to the Thursday evening pasta making class last night. We had a wonderful time! Maria is a great teacher and all of the staff there are really great. It was very fun, interactive, and easy. And, the food turned out delicious!! We had quite a range in the group from about a 14-year-old to a professional chef! Would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn new skills, or is a beginner, or just wants to have a fun night out with friends, or for a date... Highly recommended! read more

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A special yearly treat My kids love coming for a week every summer. They come home daily with delicious recipes, sample food they've prepared, confidence in their broadening cooking abilities, and healthy cooking tips! We've known the owners since my daughter had her third bday party with them and now she's almost 14! read more

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The owner, Maria, does an excellent job ensuring everyone receives great service, delicious food, and an amazing experience!

What an amazing birthday experience! Our family of 40 came to celebrate together for a momentous birthday. Everything was thought of and we had the best time! read more

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Amazing place! Whether you're planning a party, corporate event, or simply a date night, this place will surely entertain everyone with a palate for delicious Italian food (they also have Asian and Indian menus). The chef greeted us and served us wine. She then showed us how to make caprese salad and raviolis with meat balls from scratch. The place was clean, organized, and very well lit. They played lovely music during our event. I loved it so much that I'm planning to come back very soon. read more

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I booked this class for the first time for my 11 year old son and 12 year old niece, at first they were reluctant to go but by the end of the class, they both loved it. They had an amazing time! They made butternut macaroni and cheese, winter salad and pumpkin pie cup ( which were amazzzzingggg ). The helper helping the kids was super attentive, hospitable and genuine. While the kids are cooking, parents are able to watch from the loft and can take pictures. We will definitely be back!!!!! read more

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Went to my daughter in laws baby shower here. Great party idea!! The food was delicious, all organic. Loved getting to learn a couple of new recipes for my granddaughter on her way & her big brother. read more

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I bought tickets to a pasta making class for my partner as a Christmas present. We both had such a great time during this class. The food was also amazing! We will definitely be back and have encouraged our family members to come with us. read more

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AMAZINGGG!!!! My daughter had soooo much fun!!! We came here on Saturday morning with my cousin.. While the girls were cooking, us moms were enjoying some breakfast at the cafè, which by the way is amazing.. The cooking class was very hands-on. The instructor was super nice and often called on my daughter to help her.. Each participant had the chance to cook... The quality of the food was great.. The dessert they made was delicious and the berry smoothie was tasty.. We cannot wait to come back for other cooking classes! read more

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It was a great experience to book a cooking session with Real food academy. We had big group of 40 individuals who met for first time and it we chose Italian cuisine. Our group had lot of fun from making Salad, pasta from scratch and all. Maria is an excellent teacher and chef. She and her team were accommodating and gave our group a best possible experience. We highly recommend them. read more

If you're considering hosting your child's birthday party at Real Food Academy, you might be wondering if it is really worth the considerable cost. For us the answer was absolutely yes. The way the party is structured mixes instruction and fun perfectly and allows kids of different ages and dexterity to enjoy themselves equally. Our hostess Maya was absolutely wonderful and added in numerous extras that enhanced everybody's enjoyment of the activity. Once I booked the event I really didn't have to worry about anything else. Other parents told me it was the best birthday party they had ever been to. So yes, it's a lot more expensive than an indoor playground, but it will stand out in the memories of your family and guests forever. read more

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I've come here several times with my daughters and for my own benefit to get a really great feeling from having a delicious and nutritious bowl or anything really from this place On Point with portions with ingredients with combinations it's really very well rounded healthy food option in the neighborhood. They even offer cooking classes and events for corporate I guess children's and parties him and adults and kids can learn how to prepare and eat healthier. I love the space it's really spacious and light. They have merchandise for students to purchase and they have the set up so that they can transmit I guess on YouTube or I would just record their classes. I highly recommend this spot right across the street from Guarapo another good option for healthy food, but this one's a bit more complete. read more

The entire experience from start to finish was flawless. Chef was very engaging, very informative, and lots of fun! The food exceptional, and the kids had a blast learning proper knife handling technique, building their tomatoe/basil/bufalo making the pasta, and watching the fire explode out of the Bananas Flambe. The adults couldn't get over how tasty everything was, espicially the turkey meatballs were. The premises are immaculate, modern, and free parking is plentiful. 5 stars doesn't do the excitement justice read more

Luckily, my kids were invited to a 6 year olds kid's birthday at Real Food Academy. Our 2 year old and 5 year old rolled their own pizza dough, sauced it up and added cheese and pepperoni to their individual sized pizza pies. They began with coloring a paper chef hat to wear and each were provided a small white apron. As the awaited their pizza to finish cooking, the kids decorated already baked cupcakes. It was a fun unique experience for the kids to make their own food and it was a full hands on experience as each kid made their own pizza. Moreover, the kids enjoyed creating their own meals and eating it. Real food academy has a huge prep table that fits maybe 20 small kids and they seemed to use quality ingredients. The facility is beautiful and modern and hidden in an aging plaza. They offer adult and kids classes. The party hosts were friendly and entertaining and it was a fun experience. read more

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Comeraderie Maria's classes are a smooth, professionally run production that has the added benefits of being warmly welcoming. My friend and I had a great time. Her healthier recipes of popular dishes are repeatable for home use. I always learn something new from these experiences. read more

My daughters went to summer camp at Real Food Academy and loved it! Highly recommend!!

Amazing birthday party for 4+ year olds. Well organized. Parents were able to socialize while participating with children. Great space

Best summer camp My daughter Megan had the best time. She can't wait to continue later in the summer when she gets back from sleep away camp! Thank you for having such an amazing and inspirational program for them. read more

What an amazing experience! I will never buy pasta in a box again. The chef instructor was great! She took her time and explained the full process to us. It was an entertaining yet educational experience. FYI most of these classes that you find for this type of experience the chef typically cooks and you watch... this is fully hands on and we loved it! This class is 1000% recommended! Thanks again! read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff. The fact that they gave cooking classes is amazing. I came in for a smoothie and was extremely impressed. read more

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Amazing 7th Birthday The party was excellent from beginning to end. Everyone had an amazing time. The level of organization was regimented, yet not restrictive. The kids were active participants throughout. The age range of boys and girls was 4-13. Price was well worth it, and we had added a second entree and an additional hour. We even had platters of food for the adults. Not one element of the party was not first rate. read more

Today we celebrated my daughter's 7th birthday at The Real Food Academy. Chef Arthur is great with the children and did an amazing job teaching the children how to make garlic rolls, pasta from scratch and how to decorate cupcakes. The children were following all the instructions and had a great time preparing there food. The kids got to eat the food they prepared. We also got a few food platters, all the food Chef Maria prepared was delicious! Chef Maria set up the main table for us and gave us everything we needed for the party (ice, drink buckets, cups, napkins, etc). The staff were also great and even packed all leftovers for us. 100% recommended! read more

So much fun for our team building. Chef Jeff was awesome and the food was fun to make and delicious! Highly recommend!

We reserved The Real Food Academy for our End of the Year Team Holiday Party and let me tell you, it was the BEST holiday party ever!!!! Chef Maria and her staff were simply amazing!!! They really know what their doing and how to make sure everyone is having fun!!! Chef Maria makes it so easy for anyone to learn how to cook! Her step by step instructions were very easy to understand and follow and the food tasted soooo delicious!!! We had invited some coworkers from other regions/states to join us and they kept complimenting us all night on what a different and wonderful experience it was!!! I highly recommend The Real Food Academy to anyone for a group event or for any of her many cooking classes!!! Chef Maria even has kids cooking classes to which I will definitely take my boys too!!! I could go on and on about this place!! Trust me, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you very much Chef Maria and team for an amazing time!!! read more

Arthur is just as rude in his response as he was on the phone. Everything he described was EXACTLY the behavior he exhibited during that truly unpleasant conversation. Anyone reading that can see how hostile and aggressive he truly was. Don't be fooled. And I'm not the only person who has had such a negative experience with this man. I was told the woman owner is much nicer and agreeable. I will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We booked a private party to celebrate a birthday at The Real Food Academy. All of our guests repeatedly told us how much fun they were having and what a great party it was. It was truly a great way to have a party without all of the stress of party planning. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic experience ! My son had a great time at the summer camp. He came home everyday excited to recap all the yummy and fun food he made. He also started to learn basic knife skills. Now he volunteers to cut some simple foods and wants to help me make his breakfast. As a parent, I loved that he was introduced to learning more about food and the importance of healthy eating. Overall a fantastic experience. read more

Had an amazing time! Great for a date night! Must check it out! :) owner is very sweet and helpful! Genesis read more

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We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday there and everyone had a great time. The crew is so attentive and nice. We loved the experience and will definitely be back. The space is really cool. read more

Awesome Pasta making class! Lots of fun and yummy food. The atmosphere is great and we learned alot. read more

The Real Food Academy - Pasta Cooking Class - Cooking Classes Near Me - Miami, Florida

Omg love this new place. I ordered the Buddha bowl with chicken. Amazing!!! And was under $15.00. read more

The Real Food Academy - Cooking Classes Near Me - Miami, Florida

The cooking classes here are outstanding! I took the pasta making & sushi classes. Both were fun & empowering, & you get to make a real 4 course chef level meal, not just tastings. The ingredients are beautifully presented, and Maria is a warm & responsive teacher. They offer a variety of cuisines and reveal methods, tips & tricks for sheer deliciousness. read more

Great class, lots of food, and very hand-on. Chef Maria knows her craft and is a great teacher.