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The Real Food Academy
Academy Phone
(786) 395-0355
Cafe Phone
(786) 953-8585
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There are Frequently Asked Questions in a variety of sections. To enable finding what's important to you, faster, we've broken these out and provided links to jump directly to what you want know. Click a link below to get started.

For Kids

Kids Cooking Birthday Parties

Kids Saturday Cooking Class

Summer Camp

For Adults

Adult Cooking Classes

Adult Cooking Parties

For Schools

After School Program

Field Trips

For Businesses

Business Parties

Cooking Birthday Parties For Kids

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)

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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.
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We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)
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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.
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There is no maximum number of kids.  Our new space is huge!
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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! ™
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Yes, as long as they are accompanied by their parent who will provide their undivided attention to that child.
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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.
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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.

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Yes!
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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.

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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.
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Absolutely!  The space belongs to you during the hours that you booked the party.  Feel free to decorate it however you like!
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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.
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No. Not for parties up to 14 guests. But if you feel our staff have gone above and beyond your expectations, gratuity will be greatly appreciated. Gratuity can be paid in cash or by credit card the day of the event.

NOTE: For parties of 15 or more an 18 percent service charge will be added to you bill.
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Kids Saturday Cooking Classes

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

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Yes, One thing! If your child has long hair, please have it pulled back and tied up neatly and pulled out of the face of your child upon arriving to class!
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NO
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We are not limited to any one cuisine. Every week we prepare your kids favorite foods! It may be Italian one week, American the next week, Asian, Latin and more. No matter the cuisine, you can always count on us showing your kids how to prepare their favorite foods in the most health way!
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No.  Parents are invited to hang out in the cafe and enjoy a delicious breakfast, coffee or even a mimosa!   However, you are more than welcome to come into the room to take pictures and video.  Please note, taking video does not mean video that goes for more than one minute. The reason we insist on this rule is that your child needs to focus on the instructor.  Parents can be very distracting to their children and this is not safe in many cases.
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All registrations for Saturday class are done through our on-line calendar.  This will provide us the information we need in advance to be properly prepared for the class.  Sorry..no walk-ins.
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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.
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The Real Food Academy Summer Camp

If it's one thing we are fully aware of at The Real Food Academy (especially summer camp) is that older kids don't want to be involved with younger kids. Not only will we not put older kids with younger kids, we will always have younger children with kids their own age and will always be participating in activities that are suitable and safe for their age.
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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.
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NO
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The official hours are from 9am to 3pm.  However early drop off and late pick up can be arranged for a small additional fee.
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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.
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The price for our cooking summer/winter camps are only $350 per week for 5 fun filled days of cooking experiences and adventures. This low price includes all meals including breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. No registration fee or any other fees!
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Some of the activities included in our summer/winter camp include cooking, baking, Zumba, arts & crafts and more!
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Our summer/winter camps feature activities designed for kids from 5 to 13 years old.
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We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)
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Cooking Classes For Adults

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)

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

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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.
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No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.
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NO
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Nothing.  Just an appetite!
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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.
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Cooking Parties For Adults

We can comfortably accommodate up to 130 seated adults.
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15 Guests and Up

See our Wine and Beer list for your in house options. Optionally, if time allows, you can request your favorite wine and/or beer and it will be provided by The Real Food Academy. Applicable pricing will be applied.

14 Guests or Less

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

Fees

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

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

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We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)
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No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.
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NO
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Nothing.  Just an appetite!
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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.
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Absolutely!  The space belongs to you during the hours that you booked the party.  Feel free to decorate it however you like!
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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.
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No. Not for parties up to 14 guests. But if you feel our staff have gone above and beyond your expectations, gratuity will be greatly appreciated. Gratuity can be paid in cash or by credit card the day of the event.

NOTE: For parties of 15 or more an 18 percent service charge will be added to you bill.
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Cooking After School Program

We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)
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A kitchen is not needed. We can setup in any classroom, cafeteria, etc.
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A minimum of 6 but no more than 12 students per class is ideal.
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We offer after school programs to kids pre-k to 8th grade.
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Sessions can be 8 to 12 weeks.
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Classes can be 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration.
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Cooking Field Trips

Yes.  Not only is it an appropriate activity, we have found it to be one of the most gratifying for these students as well as for us!  We have successfully worked with all levels of special needs students.
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Absolutely.  Call Chef Arthur anytime with your questions.  His direct number is 305-753-6644
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The time needed for the event is affected by a number of different factors. 
  • The age of the children will affect the time needed.  Younger children take longer then older children.
  • The size of the group affects the time.  Larger groups take longer then smaller groups.
  • When we find the room with all the needed tables and chairs in place, that saves of time.  If we don't have to gather tables and chairs from other rooms in the school we can save a lot of time.
That said, we can usually get the job done in time regardless of the above circumstances.  We can simply work at a faster pace if needed.  However, when there is a time limitation we appreciate knowing well in advance.
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Yes.  We always appreciate when the room is ready for us when we arrive.  Please have the needed number of tables and chairs in the room where the event will take place.  There is no need to arrange the table and chairs, just have them in the room.
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3 day's before your field trip you will receive an email from us requesting a final head count.  If your "final head count" number is higher or lower, you can make the adjustment by replying to that email.  If we do not receive an adjusted number, you will be billed according to the original number.  If you supply us with a new number, the new number will be the amount you will be billed for.
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Yes, your event can start anytime; whatever is best for you.  We are only suggesting 9am as a start time as this time works best for most organizations.  If you would like a start time before or after 9am please send an email request to [email protected] and follow up with a phone call to 305-753-6644 if a confirmation is not received within a few days of the requested change.
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Our field trips are open to boys and girls ages 3 through 14 who may be interested in exploring the culinary arts.
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A kitchen is not needed. We can setup in any classroom, cafeteria, etc.
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Cooking Parties For Businesses

We can comfortably accommodate up to 130 seated adults.
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15 Guests and Up

See our Wine and Beer list for your in house options. Optionally, if time allows, you can request your favorite wine and/or beer and it will be provided by The Real Food Academy. Applicable pricing will be applied.

14 Guests or Less

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

Fees

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

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

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We are located at 570 NE 81st Street, Miami, FL 33138 (map)
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No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.
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NO
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Nothing.  Just an appetite!
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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.
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Absolutely!  The space belongs to you during the hours that you booked the party.  Feel free to decorate it however you like!
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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.
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No. Not for parties up to 14 guests. But if you feel our staff have gone above and beyond your expectations, gratuity will be greatly appreciated. Gratuity can be paid in cash or by credit card the day of the event.

NOTE: For parties of 15 or more an 18 percent service charge will be added to you bill.
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The price of our cooking parties in $700 for the first 10 participants, and $70 per person thereafter.
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