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Kid & Teen Parties

Perfect for:
Birthdays
Celebrations
Cake Decorating

The Real Food Academy offers exceptional kids and teens cooking birthday parties. These parties are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational, providing a unique culinary experience for young ones. Led by expert chefs, children and teens get hands-on experience in preparing delicious, healthy meals while learning valuable culinary skills. The parties can be customized based on the child's interests, dietary preferences, and theme ideas, ensuring a personalized touch.

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Base Price
$30-$70 Per Child ($695 Min.)
Ages
3-14 Years Old
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The Real Food Academy

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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: $40 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

April 13, 2024

Excellent party for my 11 yr old

"Teriffic for my 11 yr old daughter’s party. Booking and arrangements were seamless and easy. The staff did an amazing job keeping the kids engaged and having fun. Professional, well run and a great party venue!"

— Brad Hurwitz

May 6, 2024

AMAZING!!!

"What a great experience for kids. My daughter and her friends loved it and the Chef and all the assistants were all very helpful. Fantastic customer service. Thank you!"

— Emma Munoz

May 6, 2024

Awesome party

"Great party for my daughter's 10th birthday! All organized, on time, great music and vibe. Enjoyed zumba class as well! Thank you Maria, Matias, Maya!"

— Irina Kaminsky

May 19, 2024

Perfect Party

"We had my son’s 11th birthday party at The Real Food Academy. The party was amazing. The staff is so nice, professional, incredible with the kids, and so accommodating. I highly recommend this venue for a party. The food served for the adults was excellent and the place is immaculate."

— LISA BERG

May 20, 2024

Beyond Expectations

"The Real Food Academy staff made our daughter's birthday party a memorable one. We couldn't have been more pleased. Our daughter and her friends had such a great time. What a wonderful experience."

— Thomas Huey

June 17, 2024

Birthday

"This is a wonderful place for a celebration. Children and adults were very pleased. Special thanks to the staff, they are very responsive and attentive and very friendly to children. We are very satisfied. Thank you."

— Marina Gulakova

June 16, 2024

Kids Party

"I had my daughters birthday party and it was amazing. Ethe kids and parents both loved it. The staff was very helpful and entertaining with the kids it was great definitely will celebrate another birthday!"

— Priscilla Borges

June 5, 2024

Twins Double Digit Birthday

"We loved celebrating our twins’ 10th birthday at the academy. The children had a wonderful time and their parents were excited about the originality of the venue. Some parents did not like the host and felt she was a bit condescending to the children and they saw her rolling her eyes at them. I myself did not see this or have that opinion."

— Aleixa Coss

June 26, 2024

Great party

"Super fun and organized. Thanks for hosting us."

— Gabriela dhoy

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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Kids and Teens Cooking Birthday Party

The Real Food Academy

Looking for the Perfect Kids and Teens Cooking Birthday Parties?

At The Real Food Academy, we know that birthdays are special occasions that deserve a truly unforgettable celebration. That's why we offer the most amazing cooking birthday parties for kids and teens. Our unique culinary experience combines the joy of cooking with the thrill of celebrating, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Our cooking birthday parties are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational. Led by our expert chefs, kids and teens get hands-on experience in preparing delicious, healthy meals while learning valuable culinary skills. From measuring ingredients to mastering cooking techniques, they'll gain confidence in the kitchen and develop a lifelong appreciation for real, wholesome food.

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What Sets Us Apart

The Real Food Academy

What sets our cooking birthday parties apart is the personalized touch we bring to each event. We work closely with you to customize the party based on your child's interests, dietary preferences, and theme ideas. Whether it’s a princess-themed cupcake decorating party or a pizza-making extravaganza, we can turn any vision into a reality.

Our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration. Equipped with all the tools and ingredients needed, our kitchen becomes a culinary playground where kids and teens can unleash their creativity and have a blast with their friends.

Safety is always our top priority. Our experienced chefs ensure that all participants follow proper hygiene practices and learn essential kitchen safety rules. We maintain a clean and sanitized environment to give you peace of mind while your child enjoys their special day.

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Parties Worth Remembering

Plan an event you’ll cherish for years to come

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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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Kids Birthday Party with The Real Food Academy.

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!

Kids at The Real Food Academy - learn everything you need to know about the benefits of our cooking classes!

Why Your Child Needs To Spend At Least One Week At The Real Food Academy This Summer

Learn exactly why your child should spend at least one week at The Real Food Academy! Here's what you need to know!

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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Not only do our cooking birthday parties offer an exciting and memorable experience, but they also promote healthy eating habits and foster a love for real food. By teaching kids and teens how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch, we empower them to make smarter food choices and lead healthier lives.

So, if you're looking for the ultimate kids and teens cooking birthday parties, look no further than The Real Food Academy. Let us create a culinary adventure that will leave your child and their friends with smiles on their faces and a newfound passion for cooking. Contact us today to book a cooking birthday party that will be the talk of the town!

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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Adult Parties

For adults, our cooking parties are a fantastic way to celebrate milestones or enjoy a night out with friends. Our classes are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or casual get-togethers. The Real Food Academy offers an inviting atmosphere where adults can unwind, have fun, and learn to cook delicious meals. Our wide range of cuisines ensures there is something for every palate.

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Corporate Parties

Enhance team bonding with our corporate cooking parties. 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.

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Private Group Parties

Family reunions, group gatherings, or any occasion worth celebrating can be transformed with our cooking classes. Our kitchen is the perfect venue for bringing people together. Cook, laugh, and dine together, making your family or group event an unforgettable experience.

Real Food. Real Connections

Elevate Your Culinary Expertise with Classes at The Real Food Academy

Special Announcements

Winter Camps - Enroll Now

Give your kids a winter break they'll never forget with our fun and interactive cooking camp! At The Real Food Academy's Cooking With Kids Winter Camp, each child will create delicious meals using whole ingredients through hands-on cooking experiences. It's the perfect way to inspire a lifelong love for cooking and healthy eating!

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The Real Food Academy Is Franchising

The Real Food Academy is now offering a fun & family-friendly franchise opportunity. We are expanding and inviting franchisees to join us on our culinary journey! Follow us on Instagram and Learn how you can #inspirelovethroughfood!

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Gingerbread House Decorating Class

Let your child’s creativity shine this holiday season with our festive Gingerbread House Decorating Class at The Real Food Academy! Kids of all ages will enjoy personalizing pre-built gingerbread houses with colorful candies, icing, and holiday decorations. And the best part? Parents can relax and leave the mess to us—no cleanup required at home!

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