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We Don't Change The Dish, We Change The Ingredients!

The children had a great time making their meals and the adults has a good time watching them. Was a fun experience.

Everything about The Real Food Academy is great. The staff, the place, the cleanliness, the recipes, the cafè…Our 5-year-old loved coming here for their Summer Camp. Between cooking and other activities, days hit the perfect balance of life skills and fun. We will definitely come back!

Chicca F Balestrazzi

We had a team event last night! Chef Maria was awesome, and patient. Great time had by all!

Helene Kelly Shaw

Such a great experience!! Girls had a blast!!♥️♥️

Michelle Gordon

Tonight I went for a pasta class with my girlfriend and it was our first experience attending a cooking class. Our experience was beyond our expectations...Chef Maria tough us how to make a Salad Tortellini with Ricota filling. Everything from the pasta to the dressing were all done from scratch. Main course was Tagliatelle pasta with Mushrooms. A simple pasta dish but it was delicious 😋. I highly recommend for the foodies that live to eat to try an experience with Chef Maria. Always can learn something new and useful that can make the dishes above the beyond. 👍👍 two thumbs up

Kin Fung

Chef Maria and Arthur are some of the nicest people around! They’ve built a fantastic business around teaching kids and adults. Their “school” is in a light filled gorgeous space full of energy and happiness! I highly recommend them.

Eleanor Hoh

Such a fun and interactive experience. Highly recommend the Peruvian class though we plan on trying the pasta and sushi classes too. Beautiful space and knowledgeable chefs.

Jody Maier Piazza

Awesome place!!!100% recommended

Mudita Shiva

great experience. I recommend it

Michael Dettmer

Taking kids cooking classes to another level!! Thank you!! ❤️🎄💚 Boys had a great time!

Jannet Zayas-Sanchez

We had our girl’s party here and all I can say it was AMAZING!!! I totally recommend it 😊.

Monica Porto

Shared the afternoon with Karina as our chef. No cooking experience required as she walks you through the process. Shared many tips regarding wholesome eating and where to find ingredients at home. Wonderful flavors and the nicest person you could ever meet! And there was wine ;) We would definitely recommend this place to others.

Kari Frey

chef Maria is the best real nice and friendly and humble. And her food healthy and good. 🤗

Maria Hernandez

Have taken quite a few classes there. Chef Maria is great. She lives up to her motto “we don’t change the recipe just the ingredients”. Healthy alternatives. Loki g forward to my next class.

Marisel Colon

delicious food and great atmosphere...highly recommend

Theresa Sperduto Leonard

Awesome place to party and the food was special 😍

Mindy Munoz

Great place very good food and fun environment

Joshua Christopher Rhodes

Fun idea for a girls night!

Ruth Thomas

I hosted birthday party here and had a blast!

Kassandra Timothe

This is the place to go. Take your children, your spouse and your friends. You will learn lots and sure have fun! Thank you for a wonderful experience!! :)

Yannis Jordan

Enjoying tropical ceviche skewers and caprese skewers the food is amazing and it’s very inviting

Sydney Alicia Mortimer

Would totally recommend this place to any amateur chefs looking to expand their cooking skills. New location shows promise!

Allison Ramirez Plaza

This is a great cooking school that I've experienced with my daughter over the past couple of years. Love the new spot!!!

Ghylea Young

This place is amazing! Very nice location and delicious and healthy food!

David Del Sacramento

Everyone at The Real Food Academy always greets you with a open heart and friendly smiles. If you would like to create memories or just have a good time attend an event. My son loved the kids cooking class, who would of thought that he would love his Zucchini Spaghetti that he created.

Mitzie Brown

Very professional organization. I booked them to come to my school to give my 7th grade students a cooking class. It was so fun, with music and making our pizza and fruit desserts.

Amy Joy Trigoura

I absolutely recommend this place. Amazing atmosphere and energy, delicious and healthy food. Chef María and her staff will go the extra mile to cater your needs!

Marcela Hernandez

Thank you Chef Art for making my daughter cooking birthday party a GRAND celebration.

SomethingAbout MrsMcgaha

Great experience for kids

Lilly N Angel Perera

It is absolutely delicious!!!

Silvia Ferri

fun- tasty- learned a lot of new things!

Colleen Kastan

Must to check the Academy and Now the Cafe - healthy & delicious ✌🏽

Patrick Morana

I "HIGHLY" recommend this place. Chef Maria, her husband and their staff of chefs are amazing. They're personable, friendly and professional. My son thoroughly enjoyed himself at the kid's session. It was fun, upbeat and we will be returning.

Gabrielle Cherestal-Charles

I had the opportunity to have some amazing food with some amazing people the food was amazing and the presentation was amazingly wonderful can’t wait to see her again

Tina Chris Dumers Sanford

We loved this class. Amazing food with wonderful cooking tips. My husband and I can’t wait to do it again

Nicole Sammartano Escobar

My granddaughter and I had such a delightful evening. The building is amazing and the easy directions to prepare the delicious courses were so much fun. Thank you Veronica for being so great. The food was wonderful and yummy!!

Carol B. Moss

Amazing fun, chef's that care and make eating healthy easy as they change the ingredients, not the dish. If you (or your kids) are looking for something fun to do in the Miami area, then you gotta check out The Real Food Academy!

Cenay Nailor

Amazing....The kids loved it!

Trisha Walton

What a wonderful place! We had an amazing, educational and fun time cooking with my girlfriend. Chef Dulce is a true delight and inspiration. Chef Maria is so welcoming and professional! We are planning next time to go with our kids. Highly recommend!

Patricia Fuller

The people, food and class for our team building event was great. Locale not so great with street people coming in during our event.

Charlie McShane

A fun place for a group or family. Chef Maria did a great cooking demonstration for our group and we learned to prepare Peruvian food! Then we got to eat delicious, healthy and beautiful food! Can’t wait to book more cooking classes with my family😊

Myriam Lagomasino

Allow me to express my personal experience. I had the pleasure to take one of their cooking classes together with my spouse. It was a surprise for her birthday. Before I made the reservation I called and I spoke to Maria, she explained and answered all my questions in a very detailed way which left me very pleased and I decided to go and make my reservation.When we arrived at their location to my surprise they had balloons around her cooking station and we were even greeted by our names.The ambiance and the way Maria treats you and teaches you is beyond my words. She is so passionate about what she does that just looking at her cooking is something to admire. I’m not trying to be cheese or anything like that.We took the vegetarian because we were looking for more healthy eating options and let me tell you, I’m the guy who used to eat meat in the morning, lunch and dinner and after I took this class I was introduced to a new world of eating.Everything we made was plan based and I couldn’t tell a difference from a regular plate to what we made.The food was delicious!!!!!We felt so energized after we ate that we kept talking after the class was over for about an hour. Maria gave us so much great info and steps to take to better our eating that after we left that day, we started a new way of eating and we haven’t gone back.So, to end my history.Maria and her husband who I had the pleasure to speak with in many occasions are very passionate about what they do and they are making a difference, they are very caring and they take customer satisfaction very seriously.If you are planning on taking a class, don’t hesitate about it. Do it! You won’t regret it.

Edgard Arias

Chef María and all of their sweet assistant chefs are a delight to work with! They made all the kids at my son's birthday feel like one in a million..and the adults even learned how to make pasta from scratch! Fun, entertaining and healthy. It doesn't get any better than Chef María and her Real Food Academy.

Nora Carmenates

Chef Maria & Chef Teresita & their staff are very warm & engaging and the kids LOVE how learning about making healthy food choices and cooking. My 2 daughters attended Winter Break Camp and everyday they were excited by the food they made and meeting new friends too in the Camp. Now, my girls know how to make homemade Waffle, Pancakes, Cupcakes from starch. They even made Empanadas and Sushi at Winter Break Camp too. What a very unique experience and one that my girls will remember for a lifetime!

Natasha Carr

I so enjoyed Pasta making class with Chef Maria, she offers healthy alternative cooking, in simple steps- I can’t wait to try my new skills at home.

Joanne Giordano

Amazing place for a child's birthday party! I highly recommend it, and would do it again :0)

Wendy Weinstein Hotchkiss

First time visit was very positive. Chef Maria is knowledgeable and makes the experience very enjoyable. The food was exquisite! Great flavors. Would highly recommend anyone to visit.

Michelle Beauchamp

I had an amazing experience. Salud is the best .I’ll keep going for sure

Hedy Rojas

What a fun place! Chef Maria was great and made the experience better. It was Asian food, and being Taiwanese, it was interesting for me. She knew it's wasn't "authentic," and didn't attempt that. It was fusion. Instead, she taught great techniques and flavors that brought a fresh, healthy, and fun twist on classics. As an avid cook, I loved learning from her and seeing some new ways to make favorites. I thought it was a fun way to spend a friend's birthday and enjoy company. With Chef Maria, you learn it's not just the destination, but the path as well! Those who don't like to cook get a taste of being part of a team and making something together. Lovely and a wonderful way to teach children as well. :)

Tara Elizabeth Faenza

My daughter started cooking camp this past Monday and she loves it. I would love for her to continue taking classes throughout the school year if available.

Mona Lissa Emeran

What an unbelievable experience! My wife and I truly enjoyed every dish. As well as great customer service. The atmosphere and quality of food was AMAZING!! Thank you Chef Maria for making our experience one to remember! �� #cheftechniques #greatfood #deserttodiefor �

Yvette Castro

Attended a wonderful cooking class tonight. Real food can be amazing! Chef Maria makes it fun and easy to learn as well. Can't wait to do this again!

Natalia Munoz

If you like food you are in for a treat, Maria knows how to make you feel love for what you are cooking, we tried the Vegan Cooking class, our expectations were exceeded. Going back soon for the ceviche class.P.S. ask for Maria's secret sauce, is mind blowing!

Juliet Herz Arencibia

Just loved our experience here! It was just all perfect: the atmosphere, the meals preparation, the food and Maria herself! We would love to be back!

Dasha Smith

My husband and I went on a date night to "The Real Food Academy", it was SUCH AN AMAZING experience, Chef Maria is a great chef and teacher, the food was great and we met great people. I will most DEFINITELY tell my family and friends about Chef Maria.

Silvia Gonzalez Caceres

My husband and I went here and it is absolutely amazing! Chef Maria is so awesome and we loved and enjoyed the food! Best of all, you can bring your own Booze! Highly recommended

Carla Alessandra Ferreyros

My daughter loved it. Need one in broward county. 😀

Deana Feingold

Love it! My daughter had the best time will definitely be going back

Andy Rotundo

Had a incredibly wonderful time! It was date night with the fiancé and it was one of our best times out. The chefs were wonderful and a lot of fun. We look forward to doing it again! Great time with great people.

Manny Santana

An amazing experience! Chef Maria is excellent at what she does. The food is high quality and very nutritious. She is patient. We had so much fun and loved the food. A 10!!!

Mariela Alvarez

I had my daughters 6th Birthday party yesterday . I have never seen my daughter so happy as I did yesterday. Chef Arthur and his staff were amazing. They were professional, service was outstanding,,kids just loved him. He was patient and made the kids feel comfortable making the food, from prepping to the final product. Our guest were delighted and had nothing bad to say about the experience. I am so grateful that we choose this venue to celebrate our daughter birthday. I will recommend to anyone that would ask me. Thank you @the real food Academy.

Mareilys Soria

My daughter absolutely loved the class. Definitely going to purchase the culinary package for her to attend additional courses.

Damaris Howard

What an unforgettable experience. Thank you Chef Maria

Donovan Barker

We took our daughters to the Ginger bread house decorating class. Both of our girls had a great time. Chef Arthur and Chef Maria were great with the kids and the parents. We've also taken our daughter here for birthday parties and she absolutely loves it. Lots of fun and a great staff.

Eddy Paula Garver

Our daughter's 10th Birthday Party at Real Food Academy was a huge success. She loved it and had an amazing time with her friends, they learned about cooking and they got to eat their own food. Chef Arthur was amazing with the kids, the program and the time frame was perfect. From 4 year old to 12 year old kids - they all had fun. And for the parents it was fun to watch too.We hope to try out a team building event / cooking party for adults next. Thank you Chef Arthur and the entire team for turning our daughter's Birthday party into great memories for a lifetime!I can highly recommend The Real Food Academy!

Bernhard Westermayer

We were invited here for a bday party. The staff was super nice and patient with the kids! Great concept!

Jennie Reffitt King

My friend and I took an adult class last week, which was our first experience at Real Food Academy. The group size was perfect, with only 9 students. The chef was helpful and made sure to answer everyone's questions and address all goals of the class. Everything we made was healthy and more challenging that anything I would normally try at home. Now, I am not as intimidated and will try more recipes at home. I look forward to attending another class soon.

Jillian Hornik

With every class we get more hooked, love the healthy alternatives and my son is eating more!! And of course healthier ❤️

Arlen Sirotzky

For the second time, I took cooking classes with the real food academy and both times I absolutely loved it. The first class was to learn the tricks of Chinese cooking which was amazing and yesterday we had a Raw food cooking class and I loved it. It was outstanding. I am an experienced cook but chef Maria was able to impress me with amazing skills, wonderful food and her passion about healthy food. Even though I cook and am a Nutrition coach, I learnt a lot about preparing healthy food, it was a great atmosphere, the place is super clean and cozy, I learnt a lot of skills. It is a great class no matter if a beginner or advanced. They also have great kids cooking classes. I highly recommend their cooking courses

Andrea Caprio

I think this is an awesome way to learn to make healthier options. Chef Maria just has something about her that makes you want to jump in and learn .. the kids getting involved is huge. its something for them to do and also learn good health habits at the same time... I think this is fabulous kudos to Maria and Arthur and staff at the Real food Academy

Jodi Muroff Goulding

Good learning Good teachers

Samuel H Colon

Great fun for kids and want one in Pembroke Pines

Jemima McPherson

Is "Deliciousness" a real word? Because The Real Food Absent was REAL good!

Jorge Morales

Enjoyed the class! I learned alot and I love the fruit with chocolate #pineapplesandchocalate

Hvnly Seductress

My 2 boys had a wonderful time cooking, while mommy sat back and relaxed. We will be coming back very soon.

Anna Bakaleinik Bersudski

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Just For Kids

My daughter and her friends had an amazing time! Very interactive and engaging. The kids wanted to stay longer!! The parents loved the concept and the adult platters were delicious. - Helen Lee

Just For Adults

Maria exceeded our expectations. First, the space is open, airy with great energy. The food was absolutely delicious! We could not believe we "made gourmet" food. - Andrea Ferguson

Just For Businesses

Loved every moment of the event. My team was truly impressed. Both Chef Maria and Tracy are awesome! Please send the me the recipes to share with my team. - Jose L Castro

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Real Food Academy : More About Us

At the Real Food Academy, our cooking classes in Miami for kids and adults are all about good times, good tastes, and good eating habits. Founded in 2008 by Head Chef Maria Cummins, the mission of the academy isn’t just to teach kids how to cook delicious meals, but also to teach them what types of ingredients to cook with. These are the words we cook by at our Miami cooking school: “We don’t change the dish, we change the ingredients!” This allows our little chefs to cook what they enjoy while using healthy, all-natural substitutes that are better for them, and that taste better, too!

After more than a decade in business, Maria and her husband continue their culinary mission by offering an expanding catalog of classes at our Miami cooking school, including Saturday kids’ cooking classes, Mommy and Me classes, after school programs, and even professional culinary courses and classes for adults. We also offer private cooking classes for birthday parties, corporate events, or any other type of get-together, where one of our professional chefs will design a custom menu for the celebration.

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