Ever wonder where many of the young people working in our local restaurants got their training – many received it right here in Collier County. Several of our area high schools have culinary programs that are directed by chefs with training from institutes such as the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales.

You will have the opportunity to meet many of these students and their instructors at the Culinary Superstars event on May 6 at Venue Naples. These students will be selecting their favorite country and showcase the cuisine from that country. At this unique event you not only get to sample their creations, but meet the students that created them.

This is the only opportunity in Naples that you have to see these wonderful programs in action and appreciate what these students have accomplished.

CHEF BRIAN ROLAND, CELEBRITY CHEF
& OWNER OF VENUE NAPLES

Chef Brian, born and raised in Princeton, NJ, graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  He is a Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) through the American Culinary Federaton (ACF) and a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs. He worked for several well known French chefs, including Daniel Boulud at Restaurant Daniel & Café Boulud, and Patrick Verre at the TPC @ Jasna Polana. He has worked as Executive Chef in top kitchens locally, including Chops City Grill and Cru Lush Wines and Pure Food. Brian consults and collaborates with other chefs and industry professionals, often organizing events and competitions to heighten each professional’s creativity and self-improvement.  He has had the opportunity to cook for some well known celebrities including Judge Judy, Brian Boitano, Franc D’Ambrosio, Randy Wayne White, Cliff Williams of AC/DC, Marylin Manson, David “Big Pappi” Ortiz, Joe Bastianich, Tim Love and Paula Deen.