Groups & Family Parties
Perfect for:
Holidays
Birthdays
Family Activities
Discover The Real Food Academy Miami, a place where immersive culinary experiences await. Family and group parties come alive as personalized and unforgettable events that cater to each family's unique tastes. Our specialized expertise lies in crafting interactive celebrations that go beyond the norm. Prepare to embark on hands-on, educational cooking adventures where guests actively participate in meal preparation. Our spacious and fully equipped venue accommodates small family gatherings or larger group celebrations.
Base Price
$90 Per Adult ($900 Min.)
Wine & Beer Add-On
$30-50 Per Person
Birthday Party Places in Miami, FL
The Real Food Academy
At The Real Food Academy, we offer a delightful twist to group and family parties, transforming them into memorable culinary experiences. Our venue provides the perfect backdrop for celebrations that combine the love of food with the joy of togetherness.
Our group and family parties are more than just gatherings; they are immersive experiences where cooking and celebration intermingle. Whether it's a milestone birthday, a family reunion, or a casual get-together, our kitchen becomes a place of laughter, bonding, and shared culinary adventure. Each event is tailored to your family’s tastes, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience.
3 Simple Steps
How to Book a Party
1.
Select Cuisine
Choose from four different menu packages: Latin, Asian, Italian, and Indian, each featuring four customizable courses.
Cuisine Options2.
Enter Details
Complete the party details, menu choices, and add-on options in the form shown after you select your preferred cuisine.
Get Started3.
Select a Date
After submitting your request, select your preferred date and time. Once we confirm availability, pay the deposit to hold the date.
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We Offer a variety of cuisines
Review the courses offered and select your preferred party menu
- Latin Menu
- Asian Menu
- Italian Menu
- Indian Menu
Course 1 (Select One)
Spinach Empanadas
Baked puff pastry turnover filled with sauteed spinach and cheese. Served with homemade dipping sauce.
Beef Empanadas
Baked puff pastry turnover filled with seasoned ground beef. Served with homemade dipping sauce.
Course 2 (Select One)
Caribbean Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in lime juice served with avocado served with organic tortilla chips.
Crab and Mango Tower
An elegant tower made of Crab lump, Mango, Avocado, Cucumber and Tomatoes with a Honey-Lime and Cilantro Dressing.
Course 3 (Select One)
Seafood, Chicken and Vegetable Paella
Spanish traditional saffron rice cooked seafood, chicken and mixed veggies. Served with lemon wedges (Vegetarian option available).
Lomo Saltado
Stir fried tenderloin, red onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, cilantro, thick cut fried potato wedges. Served with cilantro rice.
Course 4 (Select One)
Flan
Vanilla custard, caramelized crust served with sauce of the day.
Pineapple Rum Cake and Ice Cream
Upside down rum pineapple cake served with your choice of ice cream.
Course 1 (Select One)
Spicy Smooth Salad
Refreshing surimi and spicy mayo salad served with fresh avocado.
Vietnamese Beef Salad
Baby lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and cucumber salad with a light lime dressing.
Course 2 (Select One)
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey sautéed with scallions, ginger & soy sauce. Served over lettuce and Hoisin sauce. (Vegan meat is available upon request).
Pan Fried Dumplings
Dumplings served with Ponzu Sauce, your choice; Turkey or Veggie.
Course 3 (Select One)
Sushi Galore
California roll, spicy tuna roll and salmon avocado roll.
Orange Peel Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice
Spicy and savory chicken in an orange sauce served over a bed of vegetable fried rice.
Course 4 (Select One)
Banana Flambe
On fire saute bananas with orange liqueur served with ice cream.
Flourless Brownies
Our own secret gluten-free recipe made with Black Beans.
Course 1 (Select One)
Caprese Salad
Roma tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil drizzle with Balsamic Reduction.
Traditional Caesar Salad
Homemade dressing and croutons served with Romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese.
Course 2 (Select One)
Make Your Own Pizza
Turkey pepperoni or Veggie (arugula, onions and mushrooms).
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Served with light marinara sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh bay leaves.
Course 3 (Select One)
Ricotta Cheese Ravioli
Make your own cheese raviolis and choose between classic white sauce or pesto.
Fettuccine Pasta
Freshly made Fettuccine pasta with your choice of Marinana or Sicilian Pesto sauce made of basil, mint, arugula, cherry tomatoes topped with almonds.
Course 4 (Select One)
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
An eruption of luscious chocolate! Individual cakes filled with chocolate and served hot right out of the oven!
Tiramisu
Coffee-flavored dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.
Course 1
Potato Samosas
Treat yourself to these potato samosas with mango/apple chutney! A spicy Indian delight!
Course 2
Garlic Naan Bread with Cilantro Mint Sauce
Freshly made traditional Indian flat bread with a mouthwatering mint and cilantro dipping sauce.
Course 3
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato and cream sauce with garbanzo beans served with Indian basmati rice.
Course 4
Mango Mini Cakes
A delicious combination of citrus and Mango and Cardamom spice mini cakes.
Course 1 (Select One)
Spinach Empanadas
Baked puff pastry turnover filled with sauteed spinach and cheese. Served with homemade dipping sauce.
Beef Empanadas
Baked puff pastry turnover filled with seasoned ground beef. Served with homemade dipping sauce.
Course 2 (Select One)
Caribbean Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in lime juice served with avocado served with organic tortilla chips.
Crab and Mango Tower
An elegant tower made of Crab lump, Mango, Avocado, Cucumber and Tomatoes with a Honey-Lime and Cilantro Dressing.
Course 3 (Select One)
Seafood, Chicken and Vegetable Paella
Spanish traditional saffron rice cooked seafood, chicken and mixed veggies. Served with lemon wedges (Vegetarian option available).
Lomo Saltado
Stir fried tenderloin, red onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, cilantro, thick cut fried potato wedges. Served with cilantro rice.
Course 4 (Select One)
Flan
Vanilla custard, caramelized crust served with sauce of the day.
Pineapple Rum Cake and Ice Cream
Upside down rum pineapple cake served with your choice of ice cream.
Course 1 (Select One)
Spicy Smooth Salad
Refreshing surimi and spicy mayo salad served with fresh avocado.
Vietnamese Beef Salad
Baby lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and cucumber salad with a light lime dressing.
Course 2 (Select One)
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey sautéed with scallions, ginger & soy sauce. Served over lettuce and Hoisin sauce. (Vegan meat is available upon request).
Pan Fried Dumplings
Dumplings served with Ponzu Sauce, your choice; Turkey or Veggie.
Course 3 (Select One)
Sushi Galore
California roll, spicy tuna roll and salmon avocado roll.
Orange Peel Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice
Spicy and savory chicken in an orange sauce served over a bed of vegetable fried rice.
Course 4 (Select One)
Banana Flambe
On fire saute bananas with orange liqueur served with ice cream.
Flourless Brownies
Our own secret gluten-free recipe made with Black Beans.
Course 1 (Select One)
Caprese Salad
Roma tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil drizzle with Balsamic Reduction.
Traditional Caesar Salad
Homemade dressing and croutons served with Romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese.
Course 2 (Select One)
Make Your Own Pizza
Turkey pepperoni or Veggie (arugula, onions and mushrooms).
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Served with light marinara sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh bay leaves.
Course 3 (Select One)
Ricotta Cheese Ravioli
Make your own cheese raviolis and choose between classic white sauce or pesto.
Fettuccine Pasta
Freshly made Fettuccine pasta with your choice of Marinana or Sicilian Pesto sauce made of basil, mint, arugula, cherry tomatoes topped with almonds.
Course 4 (Select One)
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
An eruption of luscious chocolate! Individual cakes filled with chocolate and served hot right out of the oven!
Tiramisu
Coffee-flavored dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.
Course 1
Potato Samosas
Treat yourself to these potato samosas with mango/apple chutney! A spicy Indian delight!
Course 2
Garlic Naan Bread with Cilantro Mint Sauce
Freshly made traditional Indian flat bread with a mouthwatering mint and cilantro dipping sauce.
Course 3
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato and cream sauce with garbanzo beans served with Indian basmati rice.
Course 4
Mango Mini Cakes
A delicious combination of citrus and Mango and Cardamom spice mini cakes.
Corporate 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: $40 for beer (any quantity)
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.
No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.
We can comfortably accommodate up to 130 seated adults.
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 Miami. 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: $40 for beer (any quantity)
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Dish by Dish, Skill by Skill
Here are a few of the things you'll learn at the Real Food Academy:
- International Cookery
- How to Mise en Place
- Portion Control
- Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques
- Choosing Disease-Preventing Foods
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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Birthday Celebration Places in Miami, FL
Interactive and Educational
One of the premier birthday celebration places in Miami, FL, we specialize in creating birthdays that are unique and interactive. Gone are the days of generic party routines; we bring a fresh and lively approach to birthdays. Imagine celebrating your special day or that of a loved one by cooking and dining together, creating dishes that become part of the celebration itself. It’s a way to make birthdays not just fun but also meaningful and delicious.
Our parties are designed to be hands-on, ensuring that each guest, regardless of age or cooking skill, is actively involved in preparing the meal. This interactive approach makes our parties not just entertaining but also educational. Guests leave with happy memories, new cooking skills, and a deeper appreciation for healthy, homemade food.
Why The Real Food Academy?
A Culinary Celebration Like No Other
Our venue in Miami is spacious, welcoming, and fully equipped, making it an ideal location for group and family parties. Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a larger group celebration, our kitchen can accommodate your needs, providing a comfortable and engaging environment for all attendees.
At The Real Food Academy, we understand the importance of a great menu in making any party a success. That’s why we offer a variety of customizable menu options. From kid-friendly favorites to gourmet adult dishes, our menus cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you’re craving Italian, Asian, or any other cuisine, our chefs are ready to guide you in preparing a feast that delights every palate.
Our group and family parties go beyond the stove. We create an atmosphere of celebration with all the necessary ingredients for a perfect party. The experience is not only about cooking but also about enjoying the moment, sharing stories, and creating bonds that last well beyond the event.
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 Miami. 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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For added convenience, we offer flexible scheduling and can adapt to your specific party needs. Our team works closely with you to ensure that every detail of your event is just right, from the menu selection to the setup of the space.
If you’re looking for birthday party places in Miami, FL, or a venue for any group or family celebration, look no further than The Real Food Academy. Our unique approach to parties will ensure that your event is not just successful but special.
Join us at The Real Food Academy for your next group or family party, where cooking, celebration, and togetherness blend seamlessly into an unforgettable experience. Book your party today!
Dietary Accommodations
Real Flavor for Everyone
At The Real Food Academy Miami, 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
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
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Kid & Teen Parties
Our parties also offer a unique opportunity for kids and teens in Miami, FL, to learn about different cultures through cuisine. Each cooking session is a gateway to exploring global flavors, from the aromatic spices of Indian dishes to the classic techniques of Italian cuisine. This cultural journey not only enriches their culinary knowledge but also broadens their understanding and appreciation of the world's diverse food traditions.
Corporate Parties
Enhance team bonding with our corporate cooking parties in Miami, FL. These events are a unique way to build camaraderie and strengthen workplace relationships. From holiday parties to team-building activities, our kitchen becomes a space where colleagues can collaborate, communicate, and cook together, turning a corporate event into a memorable culinary adventure.