Noted Naples chef rebuilds life, business after vicious accident

Brian Roland was nearly killed four years ago while working a catering event. He has turned his recovery into a story of hope, resilience and, importantly, faith.

  • By Mark Gordon
  • | 5:00 a.m. September 24, 2025
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Nicole and Brian Roland have been running Crave Culinaire for more than a decade; photo was taken before Brian's December 2021 accident
Nicole and Brian Roland have been running Crave Culinaire for more than a decade; photo was taken before Brian's December 2021 accident
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Celebrated Southwest Florida chef, caterer and entrepreneur Brian Roland says he’s a “positive, glass half-full kind of person.”

That optimistic spirit has been put to the test the last four years. 

 

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