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Team Building Activities
Parties
Conferences
Holidays
Imagine immersing yourself in a kitchen brimming with the scents of fresh herbs and spices. Colleagues morph into culinary artists, while the usual office dynamics simmer away, revealing a melting pot of creativity and collaboration. Welcome to The Real Food Academy, where we transform ordinary corporate events in Tampa FL into extraordinary culinary adventures.
Base Price
$115 Per Adult ($1,610 Min.)
Wine & Beer Add-On
$40-70 Per Person
Corporate Events in Tampa, FL
The Real Food Academy
Imagine stepping into a kitchen where the aroma of fresh herbs and spices fills the air, colleagues transform into culinary artists, and the usual office dynamics simmer to reveal a melting pot of creativity and collaboration. Welcome to The Real Food Academy, where we turn routine corporate events in Tampa, FL into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Here, in the bustling heart of our community, we offer a refreshing escape from the conventional, inviting businesses to engage in a world of flavor, innovation, and teamwork.
In our kitchen, traditional hierarchies dissolve. Aprons replace ties and blazers, and a new form of teamwork emerges. As colleagues chop, sauté, and cook together, they embark on a culinary journey that challenges and delights in equal measure. The kitchen becomes a playground for innovation, where every stir and whisk leads to discoveries about food, colleagues, and collaborative potential.
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
Vegetable Dumplings with Ponzu Sauce.
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
Vegetable Dumplings with Ponzu Sauce.
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.
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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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Tampa Corporate Experiences
Cooking Together
Our corporate events in Tampa FL are designed to stir up creativity and innovation. We believe cooking together is not just an activity; it's a powerful team-building tool. The shared experience of creating a meal from scratch encourages open communication and fosters a sense of camaraderie that's hard to replicate in traditional team-building settings. It's here, amidst the clinking of pots and pans, that barriers break down, and genuine connections form.
We specialize in culinary challenges that add a dash of friendly competition to the mix. Imagine a mystery ingredient cook-off or a themed culinary contest where teams strategize to concoct the most delicious dish. These activities are not just about cooking; they're about thinking on your feet, balancing flavors, and blending diverse ideas into a harmonious dish.
Tampa Corporate Experiences
Effective Teamwork and Lasting Bonds
At The Real Food Academy, Tampa corporate experiences goes beyond mere cooking. It’s a journey into the heart of what makes a team effective. Colleagues learn to appreciate each other's strengths and quirks as they navigate through recipes, offering a unique perspective on teamwork and leadership. This experience leaves teams not just with delicious dishes to savor but with strengthened bonds and shared memories that carry back into the workplace.
The end of the cooking session is just as rewarding as the process. Teams gather to enjoy the fruits of their labor, sharing a meal they prepared together. This moment of communal dining celebrates their joint effort, a testament to the power of collaboration and shared achievement.
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Hands-On
All our classes are 100% hands-on and, unlike other cooking schools, we are not limited to any one cuisine!
Popular Classes
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Revive and Rejuvenate With Plant-Based Superfoods
Embrace the power of nature in this class, where plant-based superfoods are the stars, creating dishes that rejuvenate the body and delight the palate.
A Trip to Bombay
Journey through Bombay's bustling streets in this class, where aromatic spices and vibrant flavors bring the essence of Indian cuisine to life.
Soul Food With Love
Stir up some soul in our kitchen with dishes that weave rich flavors and heartfelt traditions, creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
Knife Skills & Essential Cooking Technique
Sharpen your culinary prowess as you slice, dice, and chop your way through essential kitchen techniques, laying the foundation for culinary excellence.
All About Pasta Making
Unravel the secrets of authentic pasta making, turning flour and eggs into shapes and textures, each draped in sumptuous sauces.
Love on a Plate (Valentines's Day)
Infuse romance into every bite with dishes crafted for love, blending passion and flavor for a truly romantic Valentine's culinary adventure.
Celebrity Chef Guests
Be inspired by the stars of the culinary world as celebrity chefs bring their flair and finesse and share their secrets for extraordinary cooking.
Soups Galore
Simmer and season your way to soup perfection, discovering the art of crafting everything from robust winter broths to refreshing summer soups.
The World of Asian Cuisine
Traverse the diverse culinary landscapes of Asia, from the fiery woks of Thailand to the sushi counters of Japan, in a flavor-packed exploration.
The Magic of Raw Food
Unlock the colorful potential of raw ingredients, creating dishes that burst with natural flavors, vibrant colors, and nourishing goodness.
Healthy Meals in 20 Minutes
Transform your daily dining with quick, healthful, and delectable dishes that bring gourmet flair to your table in just 20 minutes.
Ceviche Workshop
Plunge into the zesty world of ceviche, mastering the delicate balance of fresh seafood, tangy citrus, and a twist of herbs and spices.
Spinach Stuffed Shells
Revel in the joy of stuffed shells, a delightful dance of tender pasta filled with creamy spinach and cheese, baked to perfection.
Exploring Sushi
Roll into the artful world of sushi, where rice, fish, and nori unite in an elegant harmony of flavor and presentation.
Miami Nice
Capture the essence of Miami's culinary melting pot, mixing up dishes that radiate with the city's sunny vibes and diverse cultural influences.
A Little Thai
Embark on a Thai flavor adventure, balancing the intricate dance of sweet, sour, and spice in dishes that tell stories of faraway lands.
Unveiling the Real Culinary Philosophy
At our cooking school in Tampa, 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 Tampa. 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.
Real Food Blog
5 Must-Try Healthy Holiday Recipes from The Real Food Academy Tampa
Are you looking for delicious and nutritious meals to serve this holiday season? The Real Food Academy team has put together a list of 5 recipes that you can follow step-by-step or use as inspiration for your own holiday creations!
65 Ideas for an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party in Tampa
At The Real Food Academy in Tampa, 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
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 in Tampa!
4 Essential Tips for Overcoming Anxiety About Cooking
With these tips from The Real Food Academy in Tampa, 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
It takes patience and practice to become a great cook. With a few tips from The Real Food Academy in Tampa, 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 in Tampa
At The Real Food Academy in Tampa, 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!
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The Real Food Academy Tampa offers more than just a cooking class; it's an immersive experience that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. It’s where corporate teams come to cook, collaborate, and create lasting bonds, all within the inspiring confines of our kitchen.
So, step out of the boardroom and into our kitchen, where culinary adventures await. It's an opportunity to see your colleagues in a new light, to forge stronger connections, and to discover the delightful synergy between cooking and teamwork. At The Real Food Academy, our Tampa corporate experiences are a chance to cook, laugh, and grow together.
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Dietary Accommodations
Real Flavor for Everyone
At The Real Food Academy Tampa, 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