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Cooking school · Miami
The Real Food Academy Miami
Miami school teaching familiar dishes with healthier ingredients, for kids and adults
5.01,219 Google reviewsRanked #2 of 14 cooking schools in Miami
Beginners
No experience needed
Kids & families
Classes and camps for young cooks
Birthdays & groups
Birthdays and private parties
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
About The Real Food Academy Miami
The Real Food Academy is a cooking school at 570 NE 81st St in Miami. Head Chef Maria Cummins founded it in 2008. She grew up with the flavors of Venezuela, and her rule is "We don’t change the dish, we change the ingredients." Classes teach familiar food made with better oils, natural sweeteners and unprocessed ingredients.
The calendar has two main tracks. Most adult classes run on Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 pm. Menus include All About Pasta Making (cacio e pepe or ravioli), Sushi Making, Korean Feast and Spanish Tapas. Saturday morning sessions run 9:45 to 11:30 with themes such as Tortellini Pasta & Soup and Healthy Sweets. Children cook on their own while parents wait in the cafe. Reviewers name Chef Toni for sushi and team events and Chef Paolo for pasta night.
A large share of the business is groups: birthday parties, corporate team building, school field trips and holiday camps. The school holds a 5.0 Google rating from 1,219 reviews. All payments are non-refundable.
Known for
- ALL ABOUT PASTA MAKING [RAVIOLI]
- SUSHI MAKING CLASS
- KOREAN FEAST
- MOMMY (OR DADDY) AND ME Flavors of Winter
Good to know
- All payments and deposits are non-refundable.
- Free parking is nearby, but don't park in the CVS lot because cars may be towed. Street parking is paid through the PayByPhone app.
- Parents can't stay in kids' classes. They wait in the cafe and join at the end to sample the food.
- Recipes can be adjusted for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Nuts are used in the facility and the kitchen is not kosher.
- Wine and beer are sold in-house. Adult parties of 14 or fewer and kids' parties can bring their own drinks for a corkage fee.
Written from The Real Food Academy Miami’s own site and class listings, October 2026. How we write these
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The Real Food Academy Miami: common questions
Do I need cooking experience?
No. Classes are designed for all skill levels, including beginners. The chef walks you through each step and explains techniques as you go.
Can I stay with my child during a kids' class?
No. Parents wait in the cafe, where breakfast, coffee and mimosas are available. You're invited into the classroom at the end to take pictures and taste what your child made.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
No. All payments and deposits are non-refundable because staffing and ingredients are planned around the number of people registered.
Can they handle allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. They can adjust recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan diets if you tell them in advance. Nuts are used in the facility, so a completely nut-free environment can't be guaranteed.
How much does a private cooking party cost?
Cooking parties start at $1,610 for the first 10 participants, plus $115 for each additional person.
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