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Adult Cooking Classes in Miami

ALL OUR CLASSES ARE 100% HANDS-ON, PLUS - UNLIKE OTHER COOKING SCHOOLS, WE ARE NOT LIMITED TO ANY ONE CUISINE!

Are you ready to learn how to prepare succulent, healthy food?

Join us and learn how to prepare healthy meals following our philosophy "We don't change the dish, we change the ingredients". Our cooking classes in Miami are perfect for couples, friends, and family to come together, and learn something new.
During your adults-only cooking lesson in Miami, learn from food experts in a relaxing environment and enjoy some well-deserved fun while we teach you how to prepare simple, delicious, and healthy meals.
Tour The World With A Guilt Free Cuisine!
Take a tour around world cuisine in our themed adult cooking lessons in Miami. These recipes are created with mostly plant-based super-foods to nourish your palate and body. If you love food, we know you will enjoy preparing and eating these guilt-free meals during our cooking classes.

Check out some of our recent popular classes:

  • Revive and Rejuvenate with Plant Based Super-foods
  • A Trip To Bombay
  • Soul Food with Love
  • Knife Skills and Essential Kitchen and Cooking Techniques
  • All About Pasta Making
  • Love on a Plate (Valentine's Day)
  • Celebrity Chef Guests
  • Soups Galore
  • The World of Asian Cuisine
  • The Magic of Raw Food
  • Healthy Meals in 20 Minutes
  • Ceviche Workshop

A different exploration every Thursday evening

Come see what we're cooking up.

Here are four of the 40+ classes offered for all adult, friend, and couples cooking classes in Miami.

Spinach Stuffed Shells
Exploring Sushi
Miami Nice
A Little Thai
Upcoming Adult Cooking Class Schedule
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What's Included?
To ensure an enjoyable experience as possible, we provide the kitchen, the chef instructor, utensils and ingredients to create your own culinary masterpiece. 
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When & Where Is It?
Our Miami cooking lessons for adults are held both on Thursday evenings, from 7pm to 10pm at the Real Food Academy kitchen, at:
570 NE 81st Street
Miami, FL 33138
What's The Price?
Our Thursday evening classes are $85, $95 or $105 per class, depending on the menu served.

Check prices on the next page of the process.
How Can I Book?
Booking a cooking class is easy using our online booking system. Chose a class above or get a package below for a better value and then come back and book the class(es)!
Get Package Of 4 Classes
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Paired Perfectly

Don't stop on the way to the class to pick up wine, we take the time to pair each menu with the perfect wine that compliments the flavors. Don't hassle with B.Y.O.B., The Real Food Academy has you covered.
See more info on our wine selection
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.
Janell Canela
Janell Canela
The venue has the ambiance of a fine dining restaurant, and Chef Maria makes it fun and easy to prepare delicious meals with great detail & care.
The Indian class was a truly special experience. I kearned how to use exotic Indian spices, & I felt... empowered making samosas!
Highly recommend!
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Debby Sher
Debby Sher
So much fun! Maria the Chef and her staff are a great team. Terrific hands on experience. Perfect for groups.
Curt Dyer
Curt Dyer
Mucha Gracias

Muchas gracias por compartir tu conocimiento .. una linda experiencia y mucho aprendizaje
Luz Adriana Giraldo O
Luz Adriana Giraldo O
An event to remember !

Chef was fantastic and provided a high quality experience for our 9 year old’s birthday party. Everyone had a blast
Chana Budgazad Sheldon
Chana Budgazad Sheldon
Fettuccine Fiesta!!This was by far the best way to celebrate my birthday. I loved EVERYTHING! Maria and her staff was very professional and everything was so sanitary. She made last minute accommodations with ease. We learned so much and felt so... accomplished! I will definitely be back and spread the word about The Real Food AcademyWe Cooked!We Celebrated!We Cleaned Our Plates!!read more
Rudelle Godwin
Rudelle Godwin
Our staff looks forward to the yearly team building event with Chef Maria. This year, was extra special due to the restrictions of the pandemic the previous year. We had the Latin menu and a whole lot of fun. The Real Food Academy never disappoints. They... were professional, helpful, fun, friendly, and flexible. Thank you for making our first get together since the pandemic a blast.read more
stacey frater
stacey frater
We booked a private party to celebrate a birthday. All 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 the stress of party planning. Highly recommend!
Kimberly Dees
Kimberly Dees
This place is incredible. I’ve done the Sushi and Pasta classes as well as a private Indian party. Check Giuseppe and chef Maria are extremely patient, thorough, and charismatic. The location is beautiful, clean, and organized. The quality of the food is... outstanding. I recommend this for a different night out!! Amazing experiences every time!read more
Fabiano Praca
Fabiano Praca
Place does not disappoint. Great food great atmosphere
Maria Mena
Maria Mena
My Son Chance had a Wonderful Experience. He loved and was very proud of himself after cooking is first meal He will definitely be coming back again . I recommend this school for every child to learn how to cook .
LaToya Moody
LaToya Moody
I absolutely recommend THE REAL FOOD ACADEMY.. The food us amazing.. very friendly and nice... i love there asparagus soup and there all natural ingredients they use to cook... very healthy. 5 🌟 ⭐ 🌟 🌟 🌟
Patricia Mack
Patricia Mack
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Here are a few of the things you'll learn at the Real Food Academy:

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.
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.
Portion Control - Don't go hungry, just eat whats 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.
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.
Learn how to choose and cook with the ingredients that help you prevent diseases - Herbs, spices, vegetables, low sugar fruits, whole grains, non processed meats and many more foods that are rich in antioxidants, resveratol, vitamins and minerals essential in healthy eating.
Please Note: We've been doing this a while. As a result, we've answered almost every question you might have. Spend about 5 minutes reviewing the FAQ, and we promise, you'll understand our process, what to expect, what's next, and how to get started. Thanks for taking the time.
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Meet The Chef!

The Real Food Academy cooking classes are led by an established chef, Maria T. Cummins.
Born in Venezuela, Chef Maria developed her passion for food as a young girl. In her early 20’s she came to the United States and entered the restaurant business in Boston MA. Later in San Diego CA she opened El Tucan Restaurant. It was in San Diego that Chef Maria was challenged by the culture and regional ingredients that ultimately contributed to the inventive style she’s known for today. Also during this time in San Diego, Chef Maria was introduced to organic produce importance of nutrition.

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Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Adult Cooking Classes
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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 options. Optionally, you can bring your own wine or beer and pay a corkage fee.

Fees

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

Bring outside beer: $15 for beer (any quantity)

We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)

All the recipes prepared at The Real Food Academy are easily accessible from our website at https://therealfoodacademy.com/our-recipes/

You can simply type the name of the recipe in the search field to find the recipe your are looking for. If you can't remember the exact name...no problem. Just type in the main ingredient and you will quickly receive a list of all the recipes that include that main ingredient.

If for some reason you require a printed copy of the recipe, please request it from the chef and they will happily provide it to you.

Yes, you still need to register for each class. When you purchase a package of classes, you are essentially purchasing credits to be deducted from each class you book. In the case of the kids classes you are purchasing 10 credits and for adult classes you are purchasing 4 credits.

The first step is to purchase the credits and the second step is to use the credits.

So step #1 is purchase credits

Step #2 is choose the class you want to attend and book that class as you would normally do. The difference will be that you will not be asked for a credit card payment. You will simply deduct 1 credit from your Real Food Academy balance.

More importantly, purchasing a package of classes tells us only that you've bought a block of credits. We still you to tell us WHEN you are coming to class. Then and only then will we know the details of you or your child and most importantly whether or not your child has any food allergies.

This is why you need to register online for each class.

The Real Food Academy offers a spectacular selection of wines and beers that are carefully chosen from all around the world.  Click one of the buttons to see our selections. 

If you desire a wine or beer not available on our list, you have two options .   

  1. Request your specific choice of wine and/or beer from The Real Food Academy and it will be provided by The Real Food Academy at the event or class. Applicable pricing applies.
  2. Bring outside beer and wine and pay a corkage fee of $15 per opened bottle for wine and a flat fee of $20 per for beer brought in from outside. The $20 fee for beer applies to the entire amount of beer ranging from one beer or more. Please note the corkage option is ONLY available for cooking classes. Private parties are not eligible for this option.

No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.

NO

Nothing.  Just an appetite!

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.

We've made changes in the classes, requirements and procedures within the classes due to the COVID-19 Restrictions. You can read about those here.
Customer Praise
About Our Adult Cooking Classes

perfect for family

★★★★★
we had a great time last week, we were amixed group of professional chefs, amateur cooks, kids, adults, teens, the class was conducted in such a way that we all had fun and learned a good bit too, they accommodated our GF, DF, nut free daughter exceptionally well and she enjoyed pasta more than she has in years - great job, great environment and a really nice couple of bottles of wine too!
- Allana C Smith

Awesome Experience!

★★★★★
It is a really fun experience whether you go in a group or solo. I went to the class alone and it was my first time going to a cooking class, but I really enjoyed it. The cookies at the end where the highlight of the class!
- SIXSY ALFONSO

Phenomenal Phun!

★★★★★
We loved being able to celebrate our anniversary with such a unique date night together. The other couples we met were so interesting and fun and kind. The energy in the room was so warm and welcoming. We really enjoyed the experience and definitely plan to be back. Maria has a special ingredient and it’s her love for what she does.
- Maureen Mascaro

Fantastic

★★★★★
What an amazing experience. Chef Maria made it easy and enjoyable to cook. The food was out of this world. Already booking another class!!! Extremely therapeutic and a great way to make friends.
- Rachel

Great cooking class

★★★★★
I had so much fun learning in this great cooking class! I would like to reserve a seat every Thursday night!
- Mya

Fun, tasty, date night!

★★★★★
We came from Seattle on vacation and the chef was polite and helpful on the phone prior to my booking. The cooking class space was clean, beautiful, spacious enough for the large group, and the staff were polite and professional. Everyone was talkative and helpful to each other and the chef's uplifting personality set a good tone of fun for us all. The cooking instructions were clear and even I was able to make pretty and tasty food (even though at home I burn most things). It was a great experience and made for an enjoyable date (and those coming alone also had a great time). I would recommend both locals and vacationers make time to improve themselves and have fun at one of their classes!
- Philip

Adult Cooking Class

★★★★★
We had a blast!!! Enjoyed learning delicious recipes and eating them!! We truly created a great memory and we will be back!!
- Akiko

so much fun

★★★★★
had an amazing time the class was fun and educational i totally recommend this to anyone even if your like me and cant cook
- Claudia Selva de la vega

Fun date night!

★★★★★
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.
- Janell

Great Night

★★★★★
Excellent food. Organization and preparation made it easy to follow directions. Maria and her crew were awesome. All dietary restrictions were honored and Mexican Night was the perfect fit for my wife and me.
- Charlie
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Classes are held throughout the week at the Real Food Academy's kitchen. See the calendar above.
Read Our Adult Class FAQ Here
Please Note: We've been doing this a while. As a result, we've answered almost every question you might have. Spend about 5 minutes reviewing the FAQ, and we promise, you'll understand our process, what to expect, what's next, and how to get started. Thanks for taking the time.
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570 NE 81st Street
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 395-0355​
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Miami, FL 33138
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