Join Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and the RC Culinary Team for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on workshop dedicated to dry aging and charcuterie mastery. This immersive, one-day course is perfect for chefs, butchers, and culinary professionals looking to elevate their craft through modern and traditional aging techniques.

🔪 What You’ll Learn:

• How to dry age beef, fish, and duck using professional methods

• Equipment, timing, temperature, and humidity control for optimal aging

• Best cuts and species to use for aging

• Charcuterie production using the Dry Ager, including:

  • Bresaola

  • Lomo

  • Capicola

  • Cured hams

• Introduction to dry-aged duck and its culinary potential

• Hands-on practice, expert demos, and a family-style tasting of the day’s creations

✅ Who Should Attend:

• Butchers, chefs, and culinary pros

• Culinary retailers and operators wanting in-house aging programs

• Food lovers passionate about flavor development and preservation

🎓 Continuing Education Credit:

This class is approved for 6 continuing education hours toward initial or recertification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

🏅 All Rosendale Collective classes qualify for ACF continuing education credits.

💬 What Chefs Are Saying:

“Chef Rich not only teaches the basics and advanced techniques of sous vide cooking… he made sure he understood each participant's business needs and showcased techniques specific to them!”
— Lou Bastian, VP Corporate Chef, Levy Restaurants

🏨 Recommended Hotel – Updated

We’ve partnered with Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg to offer special rates for class participants. The hotel is just minutes from the class venue.

📍 Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg
420 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

Hotel booking instructions will be shared upon class registration.

✈️ Closest Airport:

Dulles International Airport
1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166

📍 Class Venue Address:

Forklift
75 Lawson Rd. Unit 109
Leesburg, VA 20175

🧰 Tools & Attire:

We recommend kitchen attire and an apron, though casual clothing is also acceptable. No tools are required—our venue is fully equipped.

🚫 Note: No video or audio recording is allowed during class. Still photography is permitted.

❗ Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• More than 90 days prior: 100% refund to original payment method

• 60–89 days prior: No refund, but 100% class credit toward future classes

• 10–59 days prior: 75% class credit (regular class pricing only; not valid for early bird discounts)

• 7–9 days prior: 50% class credit (same conditions as above)

• Past participants (anytime): 100% credit toward a future class (regular price only)

All cancellations are subject to review by Chef Rich Rosendale. Reviews may take up to 48 hours.

✉️ Want a Class in Your City?

Reach out to us at info@rosendalecollective.com