Chef Shabo Is Back — A New Season of Food, Events & Special Coking Classes
Dear Friends,
We hope this note finds you well, well-fed, and enjoying the season.
It’s been a beautiful start to the year, and we wanted to personally say hello, check in, and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at Chef Shabo & 5 Star Catering.
🍽️ Cooking Class
After a thoughtful sabbatical and the sale of Shabo’s Bistro, Chef Shabo is excited to welcome you back — this time with his first open-to-the-public cooking class.
📍 The Mini Bar | Naples
A cozy, family-friendly spot with a relaxed island vibe — the perfect setting for food, stories, and connection.
🗓 Sunday | 3:00–4:30 PM
💲 $55 per person
✔ Recipes emailed after the class
✔ Family-friendly — kids of all ages welcome
The Experience
Chef Shabo’s classes are known for being educational, relaxed, and genuinely fun.
No cooking required from you — just sit back, sip your favorite drink from the full bar, and enjoy full-sized plates of every course.
The Menu
Appetizer
Crispy Spinach & Feta Pastries
(Yes — the ones you may have seen on Chef’s social media back in December.)
Entrée
Braised Lamb Shank over Chef Shabo’s signature brown mushroom risotto
One of his most personal and most loved creations — perfected after moving to Naples and a top seller at Shabo’s Bistro.
Dessert
Baklava Tiramisu
Crispy phyllo, homemade mascarpone cream, and a refined fusion inspired by Chef’s two favorite desserts.
You may have watched the video… but nothing compares to tasting it live.
🎟 Tickets:
www.theminibarnaples.com
or contact us directly to reserve seat
High season — seating is limited.
⭐ Behind the Scenes — Private Events in Full Swing
While preparing for this special public class, Chef Shabo and the team have been almost fully booked with private events across Southwest Florida.
We currently host and cater:
- Intimate private chef dinners
- Birthday celebrations & family gatherings
- Private cooking classes
- Weddings & rehearsal dinners
- Bachelorette & themed parties
- Cocktail receptions & wine-pairing dinners
- Boat adventures & destination-style events
From small, meaningful evenings to large-scale celebrations — every menu and experience is custom-designed around your vision, preferences, guest dynamics, allergies, and dietary needs.
All events are personally performed and supervised by Chef Shabo, alongside his carefully selected professional team.
✨ Full-Service Event Planning — A to Z
Beyond food, we proudly offer complete event planning services, including:
- Venue selection
- Vendors & florals
- Furniture & equipment
- Full staffing (servers, bartenders)
- Entertainment
- Photography & videography
- Full post-event cleanup
With over 20 years of restaurant leadership and countless events produced, our mission is simple:
No stress. No mess. Just 5 Star exceptional experiences.
Hosting has never been easier — you enjoy your guests, we take care of everything else.
📅 Limited Availability
Chef Shabo has very limited availability remaining for February and March private bookings.
If you’re planning an upcoming event, now is the time to reach out.
Share your vision with us, and we’ll design a custom experience that exceeds expectations.
📲 Stay Connected
Follow Chef Shabo and 5 Star Catering on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, where we share:
- New video tutorials
- Behind-the-scenes moments
- Chef’s daily life and inspirations
- Announcements for upcoming public events
We’d love to hear from you — leave a comment, share ideas for future events, or simply say hello.
With much love and truly tasty food,
Chef Shabo & 5 Star Catering team
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