The Real Food Academy in Miami's Upper Eastside is the cooking school at 570 NE 81st Street, with hands-on adult workshops and a strong kids and teen culinary programme.
Tip: Adult pasta-making classes run Friday and Saturday evenings; the kids' summer camp books in May.
Address: 570 NE 81st St, Miami, FL 33138
Flavors of Miami is the Cuban hands-on cooking class series taught in a Miami home kitchen, with menus covering Cuban classics, dessert workshops and tropical-fruit pairings.
Tip: Recipes go home with you. Email the host two days ahead with dietary needs so the shopping is adjusted.
Bachour in Coral Gables is Antonio Bachour's bakery and restaurant at 2020 Salzedo Street, with a preparation kitchen that hosts pastry workshops for enthusiasts at all levels.
Tip: Workshops post on the website and sell out within hours. Subscribe to the email list for advance access.
