Specialties
Chef Shabo brings over 20 years of professional culinary experience to every event. His background includes training and leadership within globally recognized hospitality companies such as Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International.
Before launching 5 Star Catering, he owned restaurants in Miami and Naples, developing menus focused on fresh ingredients, elegant presentation, and guest-centered dining experiences.
Today we specialize in private chef services, catering, and interactive cooking experiences in Naples, Marco Island, and surrounding Southwest Florida areas. Our services include in-home private dining, special event catering, bachelorette parties, anniversary dinners, and hands-on cooking classes for adults and families. Guests often enjoy experiences such as pasta or ravioli making, chef-led tastings, and cocktail pairing tutorials.
A key part of our philosophy is food allergy awareness and dietary-friendly cooking. Chef Shabo has extensive experience preparing gluten-free, dairy-free, and other customized menus while maintaining the same high level of flavor and presentation for every guest.
Chef Shabo also holds a ServSafe Manager Certification, ensuring professional food safety standards at every event.
Our goal is simple: restaurant-quality cuisine, personalized service, and memorable dining experiences brought directly to your home or vacation rental.
History
Established in 2023.
Chef Shabo started 5 Star Catering after many years of working in restaurants, hospitality, and private dining, with the vision of bringing restaurant-quality food and service into a more personal and memorable setting. After building his experience in well-known hospitality environments and leading restaurant kitchens in Miami and Naples, he saw a growing need for a more customized and elevated alternative to traditional catering.
What began as a passion for cooking and hospitality grew into a business focused on private chef dinners, custom catering, interactive cooking classes, and special events designed to feel seamless, warm, and truly personal. From intimate dinners to vacation gatherings and celebrations, our goal has always been to create food that feels special, thoughtful, and unforgettable.
Today, 5 Star Catering is proud to serve Southwest Florida with personalized menus, professional service, and memorable dining experiences tailored to each client.
Meet the Business Owner: Chef Shabo E.
Chef Shabo is the founder and executive chef of 5 Star Catering. With over 20 years of experience in restaurants, hospitality, and private dining, he created the business to offer something more personal than traditional catering — a dining experience that feels elevated, seamless, and memorable from start to finish.
After years of leading kitchens in Miami and Naples, Chef Shabo now focuses on private chef dinners, custom catering, and interactive culinary experiences throughout Southwest Florida. He is known for warm hospitality, creative menus, and thoughtful attention to each guest’s preferences, including dietary restrictions and food allergies.