Full Two-Day Experience: $975.00 (Best Value)
Single Day Option: $650.00 per day
4 interest-free installments available

This elite two-day training experience is led by Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale, former Team USA Captain, Bocuse d'Or U.S. representative, and co-host of Recipe Rehab. Hosted at FORKLIFT, Rosendale Collective’s boutique culinary school in Leesburg, VA, this class offers rare access to the techniques, mindset, and execution systems that define elite culinary competition success.

Attendees may choose to participate in Day 1, Day 2, or both days for the full experience. Whether you’re preparing for a local event or an international arena, this course equips you with the tools, systems, and insights used by top-performing chefs around the globe.

Held at FORKLIFT, the class includes a guided tour of the Rosendale Culinary Lab and hands-on demos of signature competition dishes and techniques.

What You Will Learn

Day 1 – Precision & Planning

• Understanding the rules: From timing to compliance across competitions

• Choosing the right competition for your goals

• Pre-competition systems: Planning, prep lists, and logistics

• Branding and professionalism: Representing yourself beyond the plate

• Afternoon demo: Signature fish dishes, perfect-scoring terrines (Luxembourg), cold vs. hot presentation strategy

Day 2 – Execution & Elite Technique

• Mise en place excellence: Station setup for speed and compliance

• Bocuse d'Or highlights: Mushroom-crusted beef, signature poultry

• Coaching insights from Rosendale's mentors (Timmins, Metz, Leonard, etc.)

• Afternoon demo: Execution under scrutiny + rapid response adaptation

Included with Registration

• Printed Competition Playbook

• USB with Recipes & Presentation Materials

• Certificate of Completion (8 CE hours per day)

• Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks each day

• Tour of Rosendale Culinary Lab

Approved for 16 continuing education hours toward the American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification.

General Information
Tools & Attire: Wear your kitchen uniform or professional casual. All tools and materials are provided.
Media Policy: No video or audio recording permitted. Still photography allowed.

Class Schedule
March 9th & 10, 2026
Location: FORKLIFT, 75 Lawson Rd. Unit 109, Leesburg, VA 20175

Daily Schedule
Day 1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Continental Breakfast
9:01 AM - 12:00 PM – Morning Session
12:01 PM - 12:30 PM – Lunch
12:31 PM - 4:00 PM – Afternoon Session

Day 2
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Continental Breakfast
9:01 AM - 12:00 PM – Morning Session
12:01 PM - 12:30 PM – Lunch
12:31 PM - 3:00 PM – Afternoon Session

Nearest Airport:
Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166

Recommended Hotel:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg
420 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• 90+ days prior – Full refund

• 60-90 days prior – 100% class credit for future courses

• 10-60 days prior – 75% class credit (non-transferable to discounted rates)

• 7-10 days prior – 50% class credit (non-transferable to discounted rates)

• Past Participants Anytime – 100% class credit

All requests are subject to review and will be processed within 48 hours.

Want this class in your city? Contact us at info@rosendalecollective.com