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Adult Cooking Classes in Miami

ALL OUR CLASSES ARE 100% HANDS-ON, PLUS - UNLIKE OTHER COOKING SCHOOLS, WE ARE NOT LIMITED TO ANY ONE CUISINE!

Are you ready to learn how to prepare succulent, healthy food?

Join us and learn how to prepare healthy meals following our philosophy "We don't change the dish, we change the ingredients". Our cooking classes in Miami are perfect for couples, friends, and family to come together, and learn something new.
During your adults-only cooking lesson in Miami, learn from food experts in a relaxing environment and enjoy some well-deserved fun while we teach you how to prepare simple, delicious, and healthy meals.
Tour The World With A Guilt Free Cuisine!
Take a tour around world cuisine in our themed adult cooking lessons in Miami. These recipes are created with mostly plant-based super-foods to nourish your palate and body. If you love food, we know you will enjoy preparing and eating these guilt-free meals during our cooking classes.

Check out some of our recent popular classes:

  • Revive and Rejuvenate with Plant Based Super-foods
  • A Trip To Bombay
  • Soul Food with Love
  • Knife Skills and Essential Kitchen and Cooking Techniques
  • All About Pasta Making
  • Love on a Plate (Valentine's Day)
  • Celebrity Chef Guests
  • Soups Galore
  • The World of Asian Cuisine
  • The Magic of Raw Food
  • Healthy Meals in 20 Minutes
  • Ceviche Workshop

A different exploration every Thursday evening

Come see what we're cooking up.

Here are four of the 40+ classes offered for all adult, friend, and couples cooking classes in Miami.

Spinach Stuffed Shells
Exploring Sushi
Miami Nice
A Little Thai
Upcoming Adult Cooking Class Schedule
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What's Included?
To ensure an enjoyable experience as possible, we provide the kitchen, the chef instructor, utensils and ingredients to create your own culinary masterpiece. 
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When & Where Is It?
Our Miami cooking lessons for adults are held both on Thursday evenings, from 7pm to 10pm at the Real Food Academy kitchen, at:
570 NE 81st Street
Miami, FL 33138
What's The Price?
Our Thursday evening classes are $85, $95 or $105 per class, depending on the menu served.

Check prices on the next page of the process.
How Can I Book?
Booking a cooking class is easy using our online booking system. Chose a class above or get a package below for a better value and then come back and book the class(es)!
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Paired Perfectly

Don't stop on the way to the class to pick up wine, we take the time to pair each menu with the perfect wine that compliments the flavors. Don't hassle with B.Y.O.B., The Real Food Academy has you covered.
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Deborah Lindenfeld
Deborah Lindenfeld
Amazing experience! We hosted our annual team building event and everyone loved it. Chef Maria is the best.
Jesus A. Cabrera
Jesus A. Cabrera
Great experience! Food was delicious. Chef Tony was amazing. We had a group of about 30 and it worked out perfect. Would highly recommend for corporate or church groups.
Ali Nunez
Ali Nunez
We had a great time at a private cooking event. The empanadas, crab salad and Lomo Saltado we made were delicious!!! Highly recommend this experience.
Carly Rich
Carly Rich
We had an amazing time celebrating my friends Birthday. Chef Matías was wonderful and did a very good job teaching all of us how to cook each dish.
Keri Motley
Keri Motley
This was such a fun group activity! I highly recommend taking a cooking class from Maria and her staff! The environment was clean, the food was delicious and the company was fantastic! It is definitely well worth your time.
Stephanie Vincent
Stephanie Vincent
The Real Food Academy was SO GREAT!!!! Maria the owner taught our class and it was so fun! The environment was energetic and she would play 80’s disco music while we were creating our dishes. Her staff was so helpful and kind! I would absolutely recommend this place for corporate events or a date night.
Robert Sutherland
Robert Sutherland
Chef Pablo was the perfect mix of humor, passion, and master teacher. I had an amazing experience, and would recommend seizing the opportunity to experience what the academy has to offer!
Erica Wandzel
Erica Wandzel
This was an excellent team-building event. Our team from around the world had a great time learning about the food that we were making while overall spending time together. The staff was fantastic, and the facility was first-class. Thank you.
Tammi Calarco
Tammi Calarco
Fabulous place for networking events. The chef did a great job in teaching our group about the food we were preparing and in directing us on how to prepare and cook. We made beef empanadas, shrimp ceviche, and beef lomo saltado. Helpful techniques. Fresh ingredients. Healthy cooking. I can't wait to go again. I highly recommend this place.
Caitlin Forsthoefel
Caitlin Forsthoefel
Amazing experience!! My husband and I did the Asian fusion class with a small group of people we didn’t know. Everyone was so nice and Maria was incredible. She was so friendly, patient and fun. The food was delicious and definitely enough! We left wi the happy bellies. Highly recommend!
Stephanie Roig
Stephanie Roig
This was one of the funniest and best experience I’ve had. They were super nice and taught you step by step. The food was amazing and delicious !!! The company and staff was amazing !! I would 100% recommend again !!! Loved every minute of this experience. Will be coming back again.
Marivi Sanabria
Marivi Sanabria
This place does not disappoint! It’s our second time visiting, and every experience has been wonderful. Instructors and the environment are impeccable (thank you Pablo!) . The food we made and the ingredients are very generous. And the end product is spectacular. And … you’ll have a blast while it’s happening!
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Here are a few of the things you'll learn at the Real Food Academy:

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 whats 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.
Learn how to choose and cook with the ingredients that help you prevent diseases - Herbs, spices, vegetables, low sugar fruits, whole grains, non processed meats and many more foods that are rich in antioxidants, resveratol, vitamins and minerals essential in healthy eating.
Please Note: We've been doing this a while. As a result, we've answered almost every question you might have. Spend about 5 minutes reviewing the FAQ, and we promise, you'll understand our process, what to expect, what's next, and how to get started. Thanks for taking the time.
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Meet The Chef!

The Real Food Academy cooking classes are led by an established chef, Maria T. Cummins.
Born in Venezuela, Chef Maria developed her passion for food as a young girl. In her early 20’s she came to the United States and entered the restaurant business in Boston MA. Later in San Diego CA she opened El Tucan Restaurant. It was in San Diego that Chef Maria was challenged by the culture and regional ingredients that ultimately contributed to the inventive style she’s known for today. Also during this time in San Diego, Chef Maria was introduced to organic produce importance of nutrition.

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Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Adult Cooking Classes
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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 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: $30 for beer (any quantity)

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

All the recipes prepared at The Real Food Academy are easily accessible from our website at https://therealfoodacademy.net/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.

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.

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.

No, we will provide them for you and your guests. Please let us know the type of glasses you need.

NO

Nothing.  Just an appetite!

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.

We've made changes in the classes, requirements and procedures within the classes due to the COVID-19 Restrictions. You can read about those here.
Customer Praise
About Our Adult Cooking Classes

Adult cooking class

★★★★★
Amazing class! Maria is a top chef and teacher! The stuff is top notch too! Clean and practical! Easy to navigate and for all level of cooks! Great experience!
- Paola Sverzut

Simply Awesome Experience

★★★★★
My husband and I had a wonderful experience. The chef is top quality and the ingredients are also top quality. A great date night idea.
- Janet

Best cooking class!

★★★★★
My husband, friends, and I had an amazing time at the ALL ABOUT SEAFOOD class at The Real Food Academy! Chef Maria was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both fun and educational. We learned valuable skills and explored different options for healthier cooking. The new seasonings we tried elevated the dishes, and the food we prepared was absolutely delicious. The entire team was kind and helpful. We’re excited to bring more family and friends next time. Highly recommend The Real Food Academy!
- Winsanette Major

Great Pasta class

★★★★★
I really enjoyed your class pasta cooking Chef Maria was very knowledgeable on healthy cooking organic food love it. Also it was nice to meet other people Thank you Paola
- Paola Garcia

Great cooking class

★★★★★
I really enjoyed the Santorini cooking class. Chef Toni was great, her instructions were clear and helpful. The class set up was very functional and the food stuff was portioned out ahead of time. The meal was delicious and it was such a fun way to spend an evening with friends.
- Elaine

Great

★★★★★
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and memorable experience. Everyone was very helpful and nice. The class was very well designed and easy to apply. And of course,the food was very delicious!
- Alejandro

Fun and educational

★★★★★
I had a fantastic time cooking with Chef Toni. We all had so much fun learning to make a delicious and healthy Latin Fusion meal. The food was fresh, healthy and delicious! And the recipes were simple enough that I know I'll make some of them again. Highly recommended!
- Lauren Shure

Corean Feast

★★★★★
Chef Toni and Matias were great!
- Jorge

Fun date night

★★★★★
Very professional clean and informative. Would definitely recommend.we left with a full belly and tons of knowledge. Thank you so much for the experience!!! Never and full moment for a 3 hour class, the time flew by. Food was delicious and healthy. Can’t wait to make pasta at home with my new skills.
- Lori Diaz

Delicious and fun

★★★★★
We had a great time and very much enjoyed the chef who taught the evening. The menu was perfect and we will definitely take more classes here!
- Sarah Byndloss
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Classes are held throughout the week at the Real Food Academy's kitchen. See the calendar above.
Read Our Adult Class FAQ Here
Please Note: We've been doing this a while. As a result, we've answered almost every question you might have. Spend about 5 minutes reviewing the FAQ, and we promise, you'll understand our process, what to expect, what's next, and how to get started. Thanks for taking the time.
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570 NE 81st Street
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 395-0355​
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