About Rosendale Collective
Rosendale Collective was founded by Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale. Chef Rosendale is one of the most organized and disciplined chefs cooking in America today. His passion for sharing his knowledge and inspiring others is why Rosendale Collective exists today.
We are engaged with people around the world, communicating online or in person through our world-class training workshops and global events.
OUR VENTURES
ROSENDALE COLLECTIVE
INSPIRING THE WORLD THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD
OUR VENTURES
ROSENDALE COLLECTIVE
INSPIRING THE WORLD THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD
Roots 657
Rosendale Events Atlanta
Roots 657
After a successful 10-year run, Chef Rich Rosendale and his partners sold Roots 657, the beloved restaurant and market in Leesburg, Virginia. While the original restaurant location is no longer open, Roots Local Catering continues to serve Northern Virginia with elevated BBQ, catering, and hospitality experiences.
Rosendale Events Atlanta
Rosendale Events Atlanta delivers high-end catering and event production as the exclusive partner of Southern Exchange Ballrooms at 200 Peachtree.
After a successful 10-year run, Chef Rich Rosendale and his partners sold Roots 657, the beloved restaurant and market in Leesburg, Virginia. While the original restaurant location is no longer open, Roots Local Catering continues to serve Northern Virginia with elevated BBQ, catering, and hospitality experiences.
Rosendale Events Atlanta is the exclusive catering partner for the iconic Southern Exchange Ballrooms at 200 Peachtree in downtown Atlanta. Operating inside the historic former Macy’s building, the company delivers high-end catering and large-scale event production for weddings, corporate events, VIP experiences, and premier social gatherings.
Rosendale Events NOVA
Rosendale Online
Rosendale Events NOVA
Rosendale Events NOVA delivers premier catering and hospitality experiences across Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Rosendale Online
The all-new Rosendale Online is a culinary community for chefs, home cooks, and food lovers looking to sharpen their skills and stay inspired. Join our community for recipes, video lessons, exclusive content, and culinary education from Chef Rich Rosendale and guest experts.
Rosendale Events NOVA delivers premier full-service catering and hospitality experiences throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area. From luxury weddings and corporate gatherings to private events of all sizes, our team brings world-class cuisine, polished service, and customized event execution to every occasion.
The all-new Rosendale Online is a culinary community for chefs, home cooks, and food lovers looking to sharpen their skills and stay inspired. Join our community for recipes, video lessons, exclusive content, and culinary education from Chef Rich Rosendale and guest experts.
Fork Lift
RC Training
FORKLIFT
FORKLIFT is a boutique culinary school, event venue, and collaborative hospitality space located in Leesburg, Virginia — hosting cooking classes, private events, corporate experiences, and culinary programming just outside Washington, D.C.
RC Training
Rosendale Training offers private culinary classes, corporate team-building experiences, and world-class professional training programs led by Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and his team. From home cooks to culinary professionals, our immersive experiences are designed to educate and inspire at every level.
Rich's Backyard
Rich’s Backyard is Chef Rich Rosendale’s retail line of signature spice blends, sauces, premium smoked meats, and BBQ favorites — crafted with competition-tested flavor and designed for cooks of every level.
SKŌL Brewing Company
Rosendale Collective is proud to collaborate with SKOL Brewing Company in Atlanta, where Chef Rosendale curates a Nordic-inspired menu supporting their vision of creating a unique brewpub experience featuring craft beer, elevated pub fare, axe throwing, games, and Viking spirit.
FORKLIFT is a boutique culinary school, event venue, and collaborative hospitality space located in Leesburg, Virginia — hosting cooking classes, private events, corporate experiences, and culinary programming just outside Washington, D.C.
Rosendale Training offers private culinary classes, corporate team-building experiences, and world-class professional training programs led by Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and his team. From home cooks to culinary professionals, our immersive experiences are designed to educate and inspire at every level.
Rich's Backyard
SKŌL Brewing Company
Rich’s Backyard is Chef Rich Rosendale’s retail line of signature spice blends, sauces, premium smoked meats, and BBQ favorites — crafted with competition-tested flavor and designed for cooks of every level.
Rosendale Collective is proud to collaborate with SKOL Brewing Company in Atlanta, where Chef Rosendale curates a Nordic-inspired menu supporting their vision of creating a unique brewpub experience featuring craft beer, elevated pub fare, axe throwing, games, and Viking spirit.
RC Culinary Lab
RC Culinary Lab
The RC Culinary Lab serves as the innovation, production, and content development hub for the Rosendale brands — supporting culinary R&D, consulting, media production, product development, and operational execution across the company portfolio.
Rosendale Online
The RC Culinary Lab serves as the innovation, production, and content development hub for the Rosendale brands — supporting culinary R&D, consulting, media production, product development, and operational execution across the company portfolio.
The RC Culinary Lab serves as the innovation, production, and content development hub for the Rosendale brands — supporting culinary R&D, consulting, media production, product development, and operational execution across the company portfolio.
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FOOD & PANTRY
Rich’s Backyard Spices
Kick your cooking up a notch with these flavorful spice blends that partner perfectly with your best dish.
$12.95 / bottle
FOOD & PANTRY
All Natural Beef Tallow Soap
In keeping with the tradition of Roots sustainability and natural ingredients, our tallow soap preserves skin moisture, cleaning bar soap with no artificial ingredients.
$7.00
CLASSES
Barbecue Science and Technique Workshop Featuring Pit Master Ken Hess
Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and Pitmaster Ken Hess will walk you through the world of BBQ as no one else can.
