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Kids Parties

Perfect for:
Birthdays
Celebrations
Cake Decorating

Each week, children have the opportunity to explore various cuisines from around the world, using healthy and real ingredients. The classes are designed to be hands-on and interactive, allowing children to fully participate in the cooking process. The Real Food Academy takes care of all the details, including clean-up, so parents can relax while their children learn, play, and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

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Base Price
$30-$70 Per Child ($695 Min.)
Ages
3-14 Years Old
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Kids Birthday Party Places

The Real Food Academy

At The Real Food Academy, we transform every kids' birthday party into an extraordinary culinary adventure, making us one of the most sought-after childrens party venues. Our unique celebration combines fun, education, and hands-on cooking experiences, creating unforgettable moments for your child and their friends.

Don’t throw a birthday party that’s been thrown before! Pass on the pony rides and processed foods this year and throw a kids’ cooking class birthday party that’s as fresh and fulfilling as the food you’ll prepare. Our location welcomes up to 140 little chefs (and their parents) for a fun and delicious cooking birthday experience. Optionally, our mobile service can drive to a party location of your choice (additional charges apply).

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The Real Food Academy

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Florida

The Real Food Academy Miami

The Real Food Academy Miami

Address

570-A NE 81st St
Miami, FL 33138

Party Platters

Have a party within a party

Order adult platters for guests and parents to enjoy while the kids party is happening. Each platter feeds between 12 and 14 adults.

Caprese skewers at The Real Food Academy.
Caprese Skewers
Charcuterie boards at The Real Food Academy.
Charcuterie Board
Assorted cheese platter at The Real Food Academy.
Cheese Platter
Chicken sandwiches in little buns at The Real Food Academy.
Chicken Waldorf Sandwiches
Gluten free brownies at The Real Food Academy.
Flourless Brownies (Gluten Free)
Assorted fruit platter at The Real Food Academy.
Fruit Platter
Guacamole dip with tortilla chips at The Real Food Academy.
Guacamole
Hummus with pita crackers at The Real Food Academy.
Hummus With Pita
Prosciutto and mozzarella cheese sandwiches at The Real Food Academy.
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Sanwiches
Quiche on a white plate at The Real Food Academy.
Quiche
Smoked salmon with a side of capers in a white plate at The Real Food Academy.
Smoked Salmon & Capers over Crostini
Txatziki dip at The Real Food Academy.
Tzatziki Dip
Vegan Cookies at The Real Food Academy.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kid Parties FAQs

No. All Payments and Deposits are non-refundable: When a payment or deposit is made, that day and time is no longer available to other customers on our calendar. For that reason, all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

In the case of a cooking class, the ingredients are shopped for and prepped in advance. Staff is also scheduled according to the number of people on the roster.

See our Wine and Beer list for your in-house kids party options. Optionally, you can bring your own wine or beer and page a corkage fee.

Corkage Fees

  • $15 per 750 ml bottle of wine
  • $30 per 1.5 L bottle of wine

Bring outside beer: $20 for beer (any quantity)

We love it when our customers decorate our place. That said, you have no idea how difficult it is to clean these types of things up. As far as noisemakers go......you will be glad you left them at home as well. So please do not bring any of those things.

NO

Yes, for an extra charge we provide a variety of both savory and sweet food platters for the adults. To see your options, select a party package above, and the party platters available for adults are shown on the right side. You are welcome to provide the adults food yourself if you prefer.

There is no maximum number of kids. Our new space is huge!

Yes, we have lots of room. In fact, we offer additional services to make your stay at the party as much fun for you, as it is for the kids. Order from our Adult Party platters, bring wine, beer or other beverages (no hard alcohol please) and have a party within a party.

Bring some of your friends, other parents or family and enjoy A Party Within A Party! ™

Yes, as long as they are accompanied by their parent who will provide their undivided attention to that child.

Yes, but for Executive and Top Chef parties only.

If a piñata is important to you and you have ordered a Budding Chef party, you can add $100 for the extra time and we will gladly welcome your piñata.

No. In our experience, most times the cake plates, napkins etc. will be part of a theme. We, along with the parents have found it better to leave this to the parents.

However we are more than happy to help in a pinch.

Yes!

Yes.

You will receive a series of emails from The Real Food Academy after you make the deposit. One of the emails will be regarding the Final Head Count. That form needs to be returned to us no later than 1 day before the party.

We are surrounded by lots of free parking. However, do not park in the CVS parking lot. You may be towed if you do. Also, if you park on the street you need to use the paybyphone app.

Absolutely! The space belongs to you during the hours that you booked the party. Feel free to decorate it however you like!

In some cases you can show up as early as 1 hour before your party time. In other cases that will not be possible due to parties or classes happening before your party. Every situation is different. If you feel you need to arrive a full hour before your party time please call 786-395-0355 to inquire.

No. An 18% service charge will be added to your bill. If our staff has gone above and beyond, an additional "gratuity" would be appreciated, but is not necessary.

Cake decorating birthday party at The Real Food Academy.
Fresh decorating cake at The Real Food Academy.

We Also Offer

Cake Decorating Parties

This package includes a six-inch vanilla and buttercream cake for each chef, all the tools and materials necessary to decorate it, and a take home box to enjoy your creation.

Hear From Real Customers

August 27, 2023

Awesome Experience

"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.”

— Leda Wilson

October 30, 2023

Best birthday!

"Such a fun place to have a party and the kids really learn some valuable skills.”

— Lisset Robertson

October 2, 2023

Birthday Party

“The Real Food Academy is THE place to have a birthday party. I had my twins 6th birthday party over this past weekend and it was an incredible experience. Several parents of attendees reached out to express its success. The staff goes over and above and the pizza was delicious. We will be back and highly recommend. Thanks for an amazing experience.”

— Mindi

September 15, 2023

Fantastic Kids Birthday

"Chef Maria did an excellent job keeping the kids engaged throughout the whole party. The kids all came away learning new culinary skills but also were encouraged to try new foods that some had never tried before.”

— Barb

September 2, 2023

Great party!

“Very happy with how my daughters 4th birthday turned out! I wasn’t sure to what to expect as I had never been there before but the owner and staff really made an effort to help everything go smoothly. I would definitely recommend!”

— Renee

July 23, 2023

Mom

“My daughter’ birthday was phenomenal. The kids and the parents both had so much fun. Real Food Academy did a fantastic job of taking care of everything and entertaining the children. Even the magician was outstanding.”

— Evelyn

July 23, 2023

Mom

“My daughter’ birthday was phenomenal. The kids and the parents both had so much fun. Real Food Academy did a fantastic job of taking care of everything and entertaining the children. Even the magician was outstanding.”

— Evelyn

July 9, 2023

My daughter's birthday party

“Everything was perfect! The Chef was excellent. The children had so much fun learning how to make pizza and pasta. Very professional, clean and organized. I would highly recommend this amazing place to friends and family.”

— Simeen Hussain

April 30, 2023

Amazing 6th Bday party

“My daughter absolutely loved her party at the Real Food Academy. Staff is attentive, fun, engaging. Great food!”

— Leyla

April 30, 2023

Amazing 6th Bday party

“My daughter absolutely loved her party at the Real Food Academy. Staff is attentive, fun, engaging. Great food!”

— Leyla

April 27, 2023

Birthday review

“The kids had so much fun! Everyone was so friendly and sweet!”

— Anna Paskover

April 26, 2023

Wonderful

“The party was so organized and stress-free. The food was fantastic and everyone had a wonderful time. The parents got a chance to relax while the children were completely focused on their cooking. Thank you for helping make my eight-year-old have a perfect party. We will be back!”

— Lauren

February 23, 2023

A huge thank you!!!

“We thank you for an incredible Birthday party for our son, he turned 6! The event was very stylish, unusual, interesting and rewarding for the kids! All the children were involved in the cooking process. Even the littlest ones were happy to get dirty and have fun with their friends! Thank you so much to your team for being able to organize the whole process, especially when there are a lot of kids, it's very challenging! The parents were able to socialize and get to know each other, drink wine, and help themselves to snacks. Isn't that the perfect children's party? :) After eating all the treats the kids made, there was a magician who just delighted all the kids! Once again, a huge thank you for offering such a non-standard solution for events for children and adults! Your business makes people happier!”

— Julia Egorova

Dish by Dish, Skill by Skill

Here are a few of the things you'll learn at the Real Food Academy:

The Real Food Academy - International Cookery

International Cookery

In every lesson, we will travel around the world and prepare traditional dishes utilizing healthy ingredients (the ones that are good for you!) We will be offering lessons on breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, and dinner preparation.

The Real Food Academy - How to Mise en Place

How to Mise en Place

Organize your meal preparation ahead of time. This way you'll have more time to enjoy with family and friends and less time worrying about the actual cooking part of a meal.

The Real Food Academy - Portion Control

Portion Control

Don't go hungry, just eat what’s right for you! You will not go hungry or suffer from energy depletion if you eat the right foods. We will teach you how to identify and choose the right ingredients, portions and how to combine different types of food for your benefit.

The Real Food Academy - Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques

Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques

Master the art of professionals and cook anything the healthy way! For example, learning how to cut properly can make the difference between seeing kitchen work as a chore and a joy.

The Real Food Academy - Choosing Disease-Preventing Foods

Choosing Disease-Preventing Foods

Learn the power of nutrient-rich herbs, spices, vegetables, low sugar fruits, non-processed meats and many more foods that are rich in antioxidants, resveratol, vitamins and minerals essential in healthy eating.

The Real Food Academy - International Cookery

International Cookery

In every lesson, we will travel around the world and prepare traditional dishes utilizing healthy ingredients (the ones that are good for you!) We will be offering lessons on breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, and dinner preparation.

The Real Food Academy - How to Mise en Place

How to Mise en Place

Organize your meal preparation ahead of time. This way you'll have more time to enjoy with family and friends and less time worrying about the actual cooking part of a meal.

The Real Food Academy - Portion Control

Portion Control

Don't go hungry, just eat what’s right for you! You will not go hungry or suffer from energy depletion if you eat the right foods. We will teach you how to identify and choose the right ingredients, portions and how to combine different types of food for your benefit.

The Real Food Academy - Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques

Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques

Master the art of professionals and cook anything the healthy way! For example, learning how to cut properly can make the difference between seeing kitchen work as a chore and a joy.

The Real Food Academy - Choosing Disease-Preventing Foods

Choosing Disease-Preventing Foods

Learn the power of nutrient-rich herbs, spices, vegetables, low sugar fruits, non-processed meats and many more foods that are rich in antioxidants, resveratol, vitamins and minerals essential in healthy eating.

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Personalization at The Real Food Academy

Creating Memories

From the very beginning, we invite the client to be as hands-on as they wish to be during the planning process. Whether you want to hammer out every detail or leave it all to our professional and experienced staff, we’re ready to accommodate you.

The menus for our kids’ cooking class birthday parties in include meals that children of all ages will love to eat, but they’re made with real ingredients and healthy substitutions. At The Real Food Academy, we live by our mantra: “We don’t change the dish, we change the ingredients!” Not only will your guests get to eat something delicious that they’ve prepared with their own two hands, but they’ll eat healthy, too.

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Childrens Party Venues

Our Packages

Budding Chef Party Package: Ideal for the littlest chefs aged 3–6, our Budding Chef package offers two hours of hands-on cooking fun. Priced at $695, it includes up to 10 children, with each additional child at $30. In this package, children don adorable chef aprons and white paper hats, which they get to keep as souvenirs of their culinary journey. The menu is tailored to young tastes, featuring simple yet delightful recipes like spinach empanadas, ensuring every child can participate and enjoy.

Executive Chef Party Package: For children aged 7–12, our Executive Chef package is a popular choice. This package enhances the Budding Chef experience with an extended menu and additional cooking time. Priced at $895, it includes up to 10 children, with an additional $40 for each extra child. This package allows children to delve deeper into the cooking experience, creating more complex dishes and fostering a true appreciation for cooking.

Top Chef Party Package: Aimed at children aged 9–14, the Top Chef package offers a comprehensive culinary experience. For $1195, up to 10 children can enjoy 2.5 hours of cooking, with each additional child at $50. This package includes all the features of the Executive Chef option, plus access to our full menu, allowing older children to challenge themselves with more advanced recipes.

Cake Decorating Party: For an additional touch of creativity, our Cake Decorating Party, suitable for ages 9–14 and priced at $1795, includes up to 10 children, with each additional child at $95. This package offers a hands-on cake decorating experience, where each child gets a vanilla and buttercream cake to embellish with their artistic flair, alongside all the necessary tools and materials.

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Parties Worth Remembering

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Unveiling the Real Culinary Philosophy

At our cooking school in Miami, Florida, we abide by a simple yet transformative mantra:

“We don’t change the dish, we change the ingredients!”

If a cooking school and functional medicine had a baby - it would be The Real Food Academy. This philosophy empowers our aspiring chefs, both young and adult, to cook what they love while incorporating healthy, all-natural substitutes. The result? Meals that are not only better for them but also taste better, creating a harmonious blend of health and flavor.

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65 Ideas for an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party

At Real Food Academy, we know planning a birthday party can be overwhelming and stressful, but we're here to make it easy and fun. Read on to see a few of our favorite themes to choose from.

Knife Skills Every Beginner Cook Should Know with The Real Food Academy

Knife Skills Every Beginner Cook Should Know

One of the first skills novice chefs need to acquire is proficient knife handling. Learn more about these key knife skills for beginners, brought to you by The Real Food Academy!

4 Essential Tips for Overcoming Anxiety About Cooking with The Real Food Academy.

4 Essential Tips for Overcoming Anxiety About Cooking

With these tips from The Real Food Academy, you'll be able to conquer your fear of the kitchen and enjoy delicious homemade meals in no time.

Essential Tips to Make You a Better Cook with The Real Food Academy.

Essential Tips to Make You a Better Cook

It takes patience and practice to become a great cook. With a few tips from The Real Food Academy, you'll be on your way to creating delicious and impressive dishes in no time.

How to Get the Most Out of a Cooking Class with The Real Food Academy.

How to Get the Most Out of a Cooking Class

At The Real Food Academy, we believe that cooking is about creating an experience. Read on for some tips about how to get the most out of a cooking class!

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Real Food Recipes

The Real Food Academy's baked apple cinnamon empanadas recipe.

Baked Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

dessert
latin
The Real Food Academy asian cole slaw recipe.

Asian Cole Slaw

salad
asian
The Real Food Academy avocado fries recipe.

Avocado Fries

snack
Crunch fries on a plate, The Real Food Academy baked fries recipe.

Baked Fries

appetizer
american
The Real Food Academy berry sorbet with super food toppings, try it today!

Berry Sorbet with Super Food Toppings

dessert
italian
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The Perfect Venue for Kids' Birthday Parties

Flexible and Personalized Planning

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Our location comfortably accommodates up to 140 little chefs and their parents, ensuring plenty of space for fun and festivities. Optionally, our mobile service can bring the party to a location of your choice for an additional charge. From start to finish, we work with you to ensure every detail is perfect, whether you wish to be hands-on in the planning or leave it to our experienced staff. We also offer savory and sweet food platters for adults, ensuring everyone's palate is satisfied.

Join us at The Real Food Academy, your destination for kids' birthday party places. Book your party today!

Dietary Accommodations

Real Flavor for Everyone

At The Real Food Academy, we take pride in crafting culinary experiences that are not only delectable but also safe for every palate. Our dedicated team understands the significance of dietary accommodations, and we go the extra mile to ensure that every participant can savor our creations without worry.

From gluten-free alternatives to nut-free options, we're well-versed in a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. Our kitchen is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to prevent cross-contamination, and our instructors are adept at adapting recipes to suit individual needs.

You can trust that at our academy, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Join us for a flavorful journey where allergies are never a barrier to delicious dining!

We offer a variety of dietary accommodations, including but not limited to:

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Soy Free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan

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