“We had an amazing time making pizza, pasta and salad. The chef was incredibly nice and the staff took great care of us. We will definitely be booking another event with The Real Food Academy soon.”
“It was a fantastic experience- The way that it was presented was out of this world- The only suggestion I have would be to ha a mirror on top of the chef- At times, it was difficult to see what he was doing.... However, this did not take away from the extraordinary experience...”
“We had a great time for my daughter’s 18th birthday. We had the whole place to ourselves. It was clean and the food was delicious. The girls all had a really good time.”
“We had an amazing time at the culinary class, which I booked to celebrate my birthday as something outside of the box and unique. We had about 19 people and had ample space to chat and welcome everyone before we started. We all had a blast, learning step by step with the instructor for the salad, appetizer and entree, and we all loved that it was completely hands-on. We all were involved in the process and my favorite part was making the pasta! We all laughed and mingled and had a great soundtrack all night. There was an abundance of food and it was satisfying to eat everything that we created. The staff was excellent and very helpful - many thanks for making this a wonderful birthday event!”
“If I could give this place more stars I would! I had my birthday party here and it was more than perfect! Chef Pablo and bartender William were absolutely amazing! They had so much patience with 24 of us and made sure my party was perfect! The cooking was so fun and they did an awesome job setting it all up so quickly. The food was absolutely delicious! All the guests loved this idea! I highly highly recommend this place. Thank you Maria and team for a wonderful birthday experience that I will never forget!”
“We attended a corporate event a few months ago and we enjoyed it so much that we can back with our family! We had Chef Mathias who is so personable and thoughtful. He did an excellent job explaining all of the steps we would need and he made it so much fun! We highly recommend this event! We will be back for a different class in the near future!”
“First of all, the food was delicious. We picked the Asian Menu for an Adult Cooking Party. We had a great time and everyone was excited to do something different.”
“My coworkers and I attended the Real Food Academy for an Italian cooking class yesterday evening and had a really enjoyable team building experience. Chef Maria and Pablo were great instructors and made the cooking class exciting and engaging. Thank you!”
“We hosted our annual sales meeting in Miami and decided to try a Cooking Party with the team. Our party had many different ages and skill levels, but everyone loved the event and the food turned out delicious. The space is amazing and our Chef, Pablo was entertaining and accomodating. I would highly recommend a Real Food Academy party for any group.”
“Everyone loved the food event! They were super happy and said it was different to the typical drinking events that everyone else hosts. We even had people that didn’t attend the event come to us the next day saying that they heard about it and it sounded amazing!”
“We attended an event that my company hosted. The space was clean, well lit, very well designed, and everything was arranged when we got there. We were served the wine we brought (they have a nice wine selection also), were taken to our table, and the cooking began! We made caprese salad and raviolis from scratch. The entire process was assisted by our chef, who was very nice, and it was very easy and enjoyable. Then we had delicious chocolate melting cake for dessert. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we had a blast. This is a great place for a party event or even a date night. I highly recommend it!”
“I am so glad to have stumbled upon this! It was so easy to book/set up and communicate any changes as needed. The team also had such a great time day of making delicious latin food. Definitely recommend this for any group!”
“The perfect place for a team-building activity or fun night out with friends! Our company did a private cooking class with Maria and her team and we had an awesome time. The food was phenomenal and they take the time to tell you how to make everything at home! We also added on karaoke and had a blast. Highly recommend trying it out for yourself!”
“We had an event at The Real Food Academy and all that attended absolutely loved it! Great food, great time, and Maria and the staff were just the absolute best. definitely recommend checking it out!”
“Exceptional experience celebrating an adult birthday party at Real Food Academy! Food was delicious Chef Maria was engaging, staff was super helpful. We had a great time!”
“I recently planned a team-building event at the Real Food Academy. We had some nervous cooks and some seasoned cooks participating. Everyone had a great time! Maria and Arthur are fabulous and I highly recommend that you plan your event with them! Enjoy!”
“I have done alot of team building cooking events over the years and The Real Food Academy created amazing cooking experiences for my group. Online booking was easy, menu adjustments for dietary were easy and the space was terrific. The chef and team were fabulous. I highly recommend The Real Food Academy!!”
“This was our second time doing this for our holiday party . We loved it so much , we did it again . My staff loved it. We had the place to ourselves . Great staff help and very attentive. This would also be a fantastic team building experience. I highly recommend the Italian selection. Making the homemade pasta was our favorite part . Very private and great music and ambiance.”
“Every participant enjoyed this Team Activity and then we had a delicious dinner. I recommend this experience to any Corporate event or Family reunion.”
“I’ve celebrated with my friend our Bday party and had 24 guests. We were looking for something special and didn’t want to spend another night in a restaurant when you can’t really enjoy your guests. We have had the best time at the real food academy. We cooked, dance, sing and learned some new tricks in the kitchen. The chef was super nice and the hosting and preparation were amazing! Food was fresh, delicious and we all had a great time. I highly recommend it!!”
“Our party at The Real Food Academy was incredible. The food was awesome and exciting to prepare, the locale is great and the chef was amazing with the group. We had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again!”
“We had a really wonderful time at The Real Food Academy. They were extremely accommodating of some dietary restrictions and the food was excellent. The chef and assistant were very helpful as well. Everyone had a fantastic time - I would highly recommend.”
“We went to the Real Food Academy for a team building activity. We had so much fun cooking our Latin Menu and singing Karaoke. The staff was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable and welcoming. Thank you for a great night!!”
“I celebrated my birthday at the Real Fool Academy, and everyone loved it! We could decorate all the space as I wanted. The team was so helpful, the atmosphere was amazing! Thank you for your lovely space!”
“This was by far the best way to celebrate my birthday. I loved EVERYTHING! Maria and her staff was very professional and everything was so sanitary. We learned so much and felt so accomplished! I will definitely be back and spread the word about The Real Food Academy We Cooked! We Celebrated! We Cleaned Our Plates!!”
“We had the best time with Chef Maria! The food was delicious and so was the wine. We were a group of 6. We had the whole beautiful place to ourselves. Would 100% recommend to any party looking for an intimate space to eat, drink, and talk.”
“It's all in the details. Everything was beautiful. We did the Italian meal and everything was easy to use and tasted great. Chef Maria did an amazing job! We had our holiday party with our team and everyone had great things to say. Definitely a must do!”
“We booked a private party to celebrate a birthday at The Real Food Academy. All of our guests repeatedly told us how much fun they were having and what a great party it was. It was truly a great way to have a party without all of the stress of party planning. Highly recommend!”
“As always, The Real Food Academy and chef Maria were superb! My family had an amazing night cooking, eating, and even dancing. They were extremely accommodating of our complicated requests. What a great experience!”
“We had an amazing party at “The real food Academy”. We celebrated my daughter’s 21st bday with friends and family, she had a blast! The experience was totally worth it and amazing. Cheff Giusepe was wonderful!”
“We had our girlfriends Bachlorette Party and had the best night ever. Giuseppe was such a Great host - so much fun laughing, drinking, dancing all while learning to cook some great Asian dishes. Can’t wait to do another girls night out!”
“Our company co-hosted a private partner and client event at the Real Food Academy and we truly couldn't have had a better experience. Chef Maria was so accommodating of all of our special requests and her and her team were incredibly attentive and engaging throughout the night. We received so many compliments from attendees. I highly recommend the Real Food Academy for any one looking to host an incredible and unique event.”
“We had a group of 11ppl for a cooking class. Our group was a Board of Trustees. Chef Giuseppe was amazing and the group was so excited about their experience. We would love to bring back a group there again in the future.”
“I celebrated my daughter’s 14th birthday at the Real Food Academy on 1/23. We enjoyed every moment. The establishment is beautiful..very inviting and comfortable. Our chef was as gracious and knowledgeable as we could have imagined. The food we made was delicious...a wonderful ladies night for my daughter and her favorite friends. Everyone wants to go again very soon.”
“We had an incredible experience. We had dinner for our son‘s 15th birthday with family. We maked our own pasta and bruschetta! It was an incredible experience. Also, Chef Giuseppe and his assistant were extremely attentive and helpful. A+ all the way. Everyone actively participated with so much enthusiasm, from ages of 5 to 55. Definitely one of the best birthday celebratIons!”
“I recently celebrated my birthday with my family and friends and we had a great time...the staff was super nice...Chef "G" was the greatest...Food was fresh and tasty and the class was fun...Thank you for helping me celebrate”
“Everything about this was superb. Our chef, Giovanni, was so fun and professional. Coordinating a group of 20 people is not super easy, and he did it perfectly, kept us on schedule, and gave us easy and clear instructions. The music was great, the drinks were great. I couldn't say enough positive things about this experience. Bravo.”
“This was a first for us and I was very impressed. We had a party of 14 and everyone was very satisfied. The instructors were patient and very detailed. The food was amazing and the ambiance was super! Thanks for a wonderful experience!”
“The event was a complete success! Everyone had a great time and truly enjoyed the activities and the service. The only feedback was that in between the entrees, the attendees were hungry, so perhaps an opportunity to add some snacks in between would be good. Also, perhaps adding video with TV monitors throughout the event space would be a good idea, so that all the people seated around the tables can watch the Chef do the demos.”
“we had a wonderful time at The Real Food Academy with Chef Maria. The space is beautiful and Chef Maria is such a pleasure to work with. We left with full bellies and feeling more connected as a team. Thanks so much for this great team building opportunity!”
“We did a Corporate Teambuilding event and it was a great success. All of the staff were amazing and Chef Maria was great at facilitating. The guests all had amazing feedback. Wouldn't hesitate to work with them again!! Thank you!”
“Thank you Chef Maria and Chef Giuseppe for helping me plan a memorable birthday celebration for my husband. From start to finish, everything was perfect - the space, menu, dishes, etc. We had a blast and would certainly recommend The Real Food Academy to all our friends.”
“Thank you Chef Maria and Chef Giuseppe for helping me plan a memorable birthday celebration for my husband. From start to finish, everything was perfect - the space, menu, dishes, etc. We had a blast and would certainly recommend The Real Food Academy to all our friends.”
“Celebrated my daughter’s Bridal Shower with a different twist, a cooking class! My daughter is getting married in France and Chef Maria was very accommodating with our French themed menu request. Everyone enjoyed this experience , learned some cooking skills and techniques and enjoyed a wonderful lunch. Still receiving thank you messages ! Thank you Chef Maria and staff for a fun filled and wonderful afternoon :-) Definitely planning another fun event soon.”
“The most fun surprise birthday party for my husband. I still gets texts and phone calls from all my friends saying it was an incredible night and they all had a blast , thank you so much for everything. We will definitely be back”
“Our company went to the Real Food Academy for a team building event and it completely exceeded our expectations. Maria was a wonderful teacher, very accommodating to our group (dietary restrictions, etc.) and we had an incredible time. We danced, we cooked, we ate - everyone absolutely loved it. Thank you for the perfect experience!”
“Our group of very erudite (picky) women were overwhelming in thier praise and enthusiasm. You did a bang-up job and were very patient with our chatty group. I am sure the wine contributed to all the noise! We had the very best time. Loved your facility and professionalism. And we will definitely be back! Sending hugs!”
“Hey Maria, wanted to let you know this was our 2nd year hosting the company Christmas Party with you and the team. New location is great, Chef Veronica was perfect and the food was delicious. Sorry we didn't get to see you this year but again Chef Veronica was perfect. Only complaint is your new corkage fee but I get it, business is business :)!”
“We wanted to try something different for our end of the year Holiday party. Let me tell you that, "Chef Maria and her team" blew our minds. Everyone in our group was extremely happy and engaging; we all wanted to have this experience as a team building one and we had an amazing time. Everyone said that this was the best Holiday party that our company has ever had. If it was not for Chef Maria and her team, it would be another year of dinner, however; this was not the case. We had an experience that I am proud to say, well done.”
“Had a great time. I thought we were going to get a copy of the recipes and then I left without them. Making fresh pasta was a blast. I thought it would be so difficult but it is actually something I can do and I'm so excited about it. Chef Maria is the best.”
“I wouldn’t change a thing! Chef Maria was amazing from beginning to end. We will definitely be back and will be recommending to all our friends! It was an unforgettable experience!”
“Chef Maria was amazing, her staff was so friendly and hospitable, the venue is gorgeous and so clean and pretty and we had a fabulous time. It was a perfect Girls night out for our group. The best part was how fresh, healthy all our ingredients were and how tasty our food turned out! It was an unforgettable experience and we will definitely be back and recommend to all our friends and family! Finding this hidden gem was a true blessing!”
“The real food academy me is a great learning experience with different types of healthy food. Arthur and Maria are extremely passionate innovative individuals and caters to provide excellent service and information to their guest. The grand opening was very nice and I recommend anyone that wants to learn and try something unique dealing with food. To stop by "The Real Food Academy" you wont regret it.”
“I cannot express how happy our team was with the event. I truly was a blast. Everything was done first class. Organization and planning was really easy and the food we cooked was actually SPECTACULAR. We would do it again in a heartbeat.”
“This has been on my birthday bucket list for the past 2 years but I've never felt comfortable picking the right place. My sister recommended the Real Food Academy and after seeing all the great reviews I decided to book it. I had a group of 13 close family and friends and we had an incredible time. The music, energy, food and Chef Veronica was so patient and wonderful. The Italian cuisine was delicious...I can't say enough about this place. I'm planning on taking my kids to one of their classes. I think it's something everyone should try.”
“Thank you to Chef Maria! This is the second birthday party that we celebrate at the Real Food Academy. The first one was for my 4 year old. This is a super fun, original, and different way of celebrating. All my guest were so impressed with the idea, the venue, not to mention the food. The environment is just perfect, I talked to my guests while preparing or waiting for our food, and have fun making it! I really had a great time!”
“Maria exceeded our expectations. First, the space is open, airy with great energy. We had a couple of non cooks in the group and the teaching style Maria exhibited was simple, clear and concise. The food was absolutely delicious! We could not believe we "made gourmet" food. Thank you Chef Maria”
“a wonderful experience.. Chef Maria and her team gets a 5 Star.. Starting from booking the party, getting there, throughout the cooking sessions, till we walked out of the door - each and every moment was wonderful. We had our company team building event with a small group of people and everyone was raving about how exciting and fun the evening was. The place was amazing and we would do it again..”
“Loved every moment of the event. My team was truly impressed. Both Chef Maria and Tracy are awesome! Please send the me the recipes to share with my team.”
“Hi Maria Thank you and all your staff for a great evening. All my team truly enjoyed the event and the experience. I will recommend you to other leaders in Ryder if they are planning any team events.”
“I booked a private dinner class for my 26th birthday with a few of my girls and all 13 of us LOVED it. Chef Christina and Chef Jeff were super friendly and made us feel at home. And the food was delicious! I will definitely be back again soon.”
“Absolutely Amazing! My friends and I had a blast celebrating my birthday. Chefs Christina and Jeff were great. They were amazingly able to keep our rowdy bunch on task and entertained. We will be back in the future!”
“This Christmas season I wanted to create memories for my kids and their cousins and The Real Food Academy surpassed all expectations in accomplishing this for my family. Thank you to the staff. I wish you much success!!”
