Our Story
1969 Simple Beginnings
1992 Service The Community
1992 Service The Community
Rosa Dorsey, born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, began preparing meals out of her home to help bring people together. Living in the same neighborhood as civil rights icon Rosa Parks, Rosa used food to unite the community. Rosa began teaching her seven children family recipes and her passion for cooking. After moving her family to Ne
Rosa Dorsey, born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, began preparing meals out of her home to help bring people together. Living in the same neighborhood as civil rights icon Rosa Parks, Rosa used food to unite the community. Rosa began teaching her seven children family recipes and her passion for cooking. After moving her family to New York, Rosa continued cooking and serving meals throughout her community.
1992 Service The Community
1992 Service The Community
1992 Service The Community
By the 90's, Rosa and her children was not only serving nutritious meals offering a variety of services including childcare to low-income families, holiday catering, and baked goods. Rosa's cooking became so popular that local educators and professionals were eager to have a taste. She began delivering pies to teachers and administrator
By the 90's, Rosa and her children was not only serving nutritious meals offering a variety of services including childcare to low-income families, holiday catering, and baked goods. Rosa's cooking became so popular that local educators and professionals were eager to have a taste. She began delivering pies to teachers and administrators at schools which her children and grandchildren attended.
2006 Innovation
1992 Service The Community
2006 Innovation
In 2006, Rosas Grandson Dante Batten embraced innovation by introducing unique dining solutions for various settings. With a focus on creating cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. Collaborating to open and operate first time franchises in untapped markets including IHOP, Smashburger, Five Guys.
Into The Future
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
In 2015, Dante Batten (CEO) and Rosa's eldest daughter Shirley Batten (Vice President) partnered to form Utopia Culinary Management LLC to manage and operate a diverse food service and nutrition operation. With help from the family, they launched Rosa's Southern BBQ in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The restaurant was an instant hit and began catering in neighboring states to satisfy high demand.
2018 Expansion
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
After operating several school lunch food service contracts in Pennsylvania, Utopia expanded to New York with its first commercial contract at Reality House Inc., a veterans home and behavioral health facility. Utopia introduced a new logo and vowed to continue expansion of service excellence through food service accounts and restaurants abroad.
2025 Culinary Excellence
2011 Utopia Culinary Management LLC
2025 Culinary Excellence
Utopia is Awarded several Federal Contracts to open The Food Court by Utopia and The Roosevelt Eatery for The Eastern District of New York to provide Food Service and Cafeterias to Federal Judges and Employees.
In 2026 Utopia Culinary Management acquired a BurgerFi restaurant in Commack, NY, partnering with Reef Technology to expand our re
Utopia is Awarded several Federal Contracts to open The Food Court by Utopia and The Roosevelt Eatery for The Eastern District of New York to provide Food Service and Cafeterias to Federal Judges and Employees.
In 2026 Utopia Culinary Management acquired a BurgerFi restaurant in Commack, NY, partnering with Reef Technology to expand our reach across various platforms. As proud new owner-operators, we are committed to bringing quality food to the community. No hormones. No steroids. No nonsense!
Out Brands
The Deli
Italiano Grill
The Deli
Get all your deli faves game time or corporate Facility.
Asian WOK
Italiano Grill
The Deli
Experience World Class Asian Cuisine.
Italiano Grill
Italiano Grill
Italiano Grill
Old World Italian made to Order!
Burger FI
Voted Best Burger in the USA!
Order your Burger Fi Catering at our Commack NY location.
Rosas Southern BBQ
Order your legendary Southern BBQ Style Catering today. Min 20 ppl
World Class Catering Menu
World Class Catering Menu
Old World Italian made to Order!
Our Leadership
Dante Batten Chief Executive Officer
Dante Batten founded Utopia Culinary Management LLC in 2011, leading the company with the philosophy of “Superior Service.” With over 20 years of experience in the food service and restaurant industry, Dante launched Rosa’s Southern BBQ in downtown Scranton in 2016, creating a buzz that spread across several states. After successfully op
Dante Batten founded Utopia Culinary Management LLC in 2011, leading the company with the philosophy of “Superior Service.” With over 20 years of experience in the food service and restaurant industry, Dante launched Rosa’s Southern BBQ in downtown Scranton in 2016, creating a buzz that spread across several states. After successfully opening multiple locations, he partnered with Weinberg Food Bank, the PA Department of Education, and the NYC Department of Education to combat food scarcity in those areas. Through its network of clients and partners, Utopia now serves over 10,000 meals a day.