Corporate Cooking Classes
Perfect for:
Team Building Activities
Events
Our state-of-the-art kitchen provides everything you need for a seamless experience, and our affordable pricing makes it a cost-effective alternative to traditional team-building events. Enjoy a communal dining experience, reinforcing team bonds and creating lasting memories. Book your corporate cooking party online today and embark on a culinary team-building journey in Tampa, FL.
Base Price
$115 Per Adult ($1,610 Min.)
Wine & Beer Add-On
$40-70 Per Person
Team Building Cooking Classes in Tampa, FL
Transform Your Corporate Event
Transform your next corporate event into an unforgettable culinary adventure with The Real Food Academy's team-building cooking classes in Tampa, FL. Our unique cooking parties offer the perfect blend of fun, collaboration, and delicious food, making them the ideal choice for Tampa team-building cooking classes.
Before diving into the cooking adventure, your team will be welcomed into our modern, fully-equipped kitchen. Here, the stage is set for creativity and collaboration. Our expert chefs will guide you through each step, making the experience enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their cooking skill level. It's a chance to learn new recipes, experiment with flavors, learn about the differences between real food and processed food, and, most importantly, bond as a team. This initial introduction is integral to the experience, setting the tone for a fun and successful event.
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.
Corporate Classes & Events FAQs
Absolutely! The space is yours during your booked time, so feel free to arrive early and decorate however you’d like.
In some cases, you may arrive up to 1 hour before your event. However, this isn’t always possible if another class or party is scheduled before yours.
Each situation is different, so if you’d like to request early arrival, please call us in advance to confirm availability.
No, gratuity is not included for corporate events.
An 18% service charge will be added to your bill. If our staff goes above and beyond, an additional gratuity is appreciated, but not required.
Our facility can comfortably accommodate up to 130 seated adults.
We know how to handle large groups and plan activities that keep everyone involved, engaged, and excited throughout the experience.
Our corporate cooking classes include a variety of interactive, hands-on team-building activities. These may include:
- Timed tasks
- Group recipe execution
- Problem-solving challenges
- Two-team cooking challenges
Every activity is led by our chefs and designed to keep everyone engaged. The goal is to create an opportunity for your team to collaborate and improve communication, coordination, and creativity.
Yes! Our team will tailor the experience to your needs. We’ve hosted both team-building events and celebrations for companies and can adjust the structure, activities, and menu to match the vibe of your event.
If you have a specific theme, you’re welcome to arrive early and decorate. You can also request specific cuisines and menu preferences while booking.
The exact duration of your corporate cooking class may vary based on group size, event structure, and level of customization. We typically recommend planning for 2–3 hours, but please allow for some flexibility depending on how the event flows and your specific setup.
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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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Craft a Customized Menu and Foster Teamwork
Interactive Cooking in Tampa, FL
Our hands-on cooking experiences are designed to foster teamwork and camaraderie in a relaxed, yet engaging environment. Choose from a variety of cuisines—be it Latin, Asian, Italian, or Indian—and craft a menu that perfectly suits your team's taste. Each cuisine option has a selection of courses, including salads, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, ensuring a well-rounded and satisfying culinary experience.
From Christmas parties to celebratory milestones like promotions or retirements, our cooking classes are perfect for any corporate occasion. They provide a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate together, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. No matter the reason for your corporate gathering, our cooking classes add a unique and enjoyable dimension, promoting interactive cooperation.
Inclusive Experience in a State-of-the-Art Kitchen
Engaging Team-Building Cooking Events
Our team-building events are not just about cooking; they're about creating a space where your team can relax, engage, and build meaningful connections outside the office. Cooking together encourages communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, all while having a great time.
Hosting your event in our state-of-the-art kitchen, we provide everything you need for a seamless experience—from the kitchen space and chef instruction to all cooking utensils and ingredients. And the best part? We take care of the cleanup, leaving you and your team to enjoy the event fully without any worries.
Our cooking parties are not only fun and engaging but also an affordable alternative to traditional team-building events or dining out. With a pricing model that’s a steal compared to fine dining, you can host up to 10 team members for $1,610, with each additional participant at just $115.
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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.
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65 Ideas for an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party in Tampa
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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.
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Team Building Cooking Classes in Tampa, FL
Strengthen Bonds and Create Memories
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Toward the end of the event, teams will gather to enjoy their culinary creations in a communal dining experience. This moment of sharing not only the food but also the experiences and laughter of the day reinforces team bonds and leaves everyone with lasting memories. It's more than just a meal; it's a celebration of teamwork, achievement, and the joy of cooking together.
Booking your corporate cooking party is easy with our user-friendly online system. Simply select your preferred menu, fill out the form, and get ready for an extraordinary team-building experience.
Embark on a culinary team-building journey with us in Tampa, FL. Book your corporate event today!
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
