Dear friends, neighbors, and food lovers,
As the holiday lights glitter across SWFL, we want to send a warm hug and a hearty toast to you and your loved ones. Thank you for filling this year with flavor, laughter, support, and inspiration.
From our kitchen to yours — HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ✨🎄
Whether your season tastes like cinnamon and sugar, or garlic and rosemary, we hope these days are full of joy, good food, and great company.
🍽️ What’s New with Chef Shabo?
⭐ BOOKED UNTIL JANUARY 12
Chef is currently taking a well-deserved holiday sabbatical and is fully booked through January 12.
💫 OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AFTER JANUARY 12
Reservations are now open for:
• Private dinners
• Catering + parties of all sizes
• Cooking classes (in-home or on location)
Everyone who sent in cooking-class requests will be contacted shortly regarding January availability.
🎁 Want to make the holidays easier?
- Family in town and don’t want to cook?
- Dreaming of treating your loved ones to something special?
- Big event coming up and exhausted by planning?
Craving something specific but don’t want — or don’t know how — to cook it? Chef Shabo will make it exactly the way you want and deliver it right to your door. (Minimum order: 5 people)
From full-service events to small, intimate dinners — or even just one special dish you’ve been missing — we’ve got you covered.
Our 5-star catering team will take care of absolutely everything:
• Delicious food
• Kitchen + equipment
• Decor + table set up
• Serving/bartending staff
• Cleanup
• Even entertainment
No stress, no mess — just memories, flavor, and joy.
📩 Click the button below to reserve your date or place an order.
🍯 A Sweet Holiday Treat from Chef
Looking to fill your home with the smell of warm cinnamon and holiday magic? Chef recommends trying his homemade cinnamon roll recipe — soft, gooey, and absolutely perfect for Christmas morning, New Year brunch, or any cozy winter day at home.
It’s one of his most popular recipe videos this season, and many families have already written to say it’s become part of their holiday tradition.
🙏 From the heart
Chef Shabo would like to share deep gratitude for every supportive message, review, hug, handshake, and kind word this year. Thank you for staying close through every chapter — even as he stepped away from Shabo’s Bistro and into a new season of life.
There are more stories to come, and when he’s ready, he will share them. ❤️
📰 December Media Features
Huge thanks to the Naples Press and Mrs. Jean Amodea for such a heartfelt feature — and to our community for making it possible. Read closely… Chef left a special message inside.
Chef was also interviewed by Andrea Stetson for Neapolitan Family Magazine on a topic close to his heart: healthy cooking for children, and the importance of family time in the kitchen.
🧡 Giving Back
During his sabbatical, Chef is using his time to support local, family-owned restaurants here in SWFL — discovering their menus, sharing online reviews, and offering encouragement to owners and chefs.
If you know a family restaurant that could use support or guidance, Chef is offering one free 1-hour business consultation this season.
📺 New Recipes Every Week
Don’t forget to subscribe to Chef’s YouTube and follow him on Facebook + Instagram to enjoy weekly cooking videos from his home kitchen. Some are simple, healthy dishes. Others — perfect challenges for advanced home cooks.
Follow along for:
- Yummy recipes
- Shopping tips
- Ingredient swaps
- Healthier cooking ideas
- Seasonal favorites
Have a recipe you want Chef to make? 📩 Send your ideas anytime — he loves creating together.
❤️ From our table to yours
This year, thank you for letting Chef and his team be part of your celebrations, milestones, surprises, and stories.
Wishing you peace, joy, great meals, long naps, warm hugs, and every delicious bite life brings.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS & A TASTY NEW YEAR!
With love and gratitude,
Chef Shabo & 5-Star Catering
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