As my wife was approaching a milestone birthday, I wanted to do something truly special for her. We…read moredecided to host 24 of our close friends at our community center to celebrate the occasion. After searching online, I found 5 Star Catering and connected with Chef Shabo. From start to finish, Chef Shabo was outstanding. He came to our home and prepared Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna, and both dishes were delicious! What made it even better was that we didn't have to worry about a thing. They brought all the dishes, silverware, and everything needed to make the evening seamless and stress-free. Bottom line: we would gladly have them cater any future event we host. This is the first review I've ever written, but I felt compelled to share our wonderful experience. If you're planning a party and considering catering, we would highly recommend 5 Star Catering. -- Mark Sobeck

From the owner: Chef Shabo brings over 20 years of professional culinary experience to every event. His background…read moreincludes 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.

The class was very well done. Both of the ladies that worked tonight were very nice and helpful and…read moremade the experience very good. I recommend it's very good. !!!!!

Chef Z truly outdid himself in our Napa Adventure cooking class. It ended up being a small group…read moreand we are thankful it wasn't canceled because most places would've probably rescheduled due to it being a small class. It was our first time and we arrived 30 mins early to enjoy our bottle of wine and learn more about our evening and what to expect. Our seats and area was already ready for each group to participate. We first received some AMAZING already made bruschetta, wow we devoured it. Next we began making our Port Wine Twice Baked Sweet Potato Souffle (Sweet potato, baked with Port Wine Cheese, thyme, rosemary, and butter) delicious! Then our Big Cali Salad (Romane, Avocado, Radishes, Cucumber, and Snap peas tossed together with a Red wine Vinaigrette) so filling and refreshing! Before making our main entree we made our dessert which was Tropical Citrus Prosecco Gelato (Nectarine, Pineapple, and champagne come together to create a wonderfully bright light gelato) in order for it to be ready after our dinner. Lastly we made our entree which was the delicious Strawberry Cabernet Barbeque Chicken (Chicken Roasted with Strawberry Cabernet Barbeque sauce).. everything was so good! The atmosphere was great, we got to know the other couple as well as our chef. Chef Z took the time to explain everything to detail and answer any questions we had, while showing us the steps you can see his view on a large TV which is great so you can see what he is doing and explaining. Very fun! At the end there was so much dessert we even took some leftovers home to share with the rest of our family. I truly enjoyed the experience and food! I hate cooking and it made it very easy and entertaining. We will be back and bring my boyfriend's parents to join us next time! Thank you again Chef Z!

We really enjoyed working with The Rose House to plan a private dinner for my bachelorette party…read more Matt was very responsive, worked closely with me to make sure the menu was perfect and Wendy cooked the meal to perfection! Would definitely recommend them for any private chef function.

The Rose House catered a dinner for 8 adults for my husband's 70th birthday at our Vrbo house. The…read morefood was amazing from the appetizer to the dessert. We had tuna tarter, a fantastic salad, fresh bread with goat cheese raspberries sun dried tomatoes(also fab) and steak plated with mashed root vegetable, a potato type pancake and caramelized Brussel sprouts. The chocolate ganache dessert with berries topped it all off! Matt and Gavin worked for a few hours preparing our meal. They cleaned up and it was delightful. It was a very special way to celebrate and we enjoyed the experience. The food was incredible!

I always enjoy going to Sur La Table at the Mercato mall. It's in a great location and people who…read morework there are friendly and helpful. The store is well stocked with merchandise and if you can't find what you want, their mail order service is always available. Items are well packed, I have a fair number of plates and bowls, none has ever arrived broken. Shopping in this store is fun, especially if you like kitchen gadgets and seeing the latest items out there. If you buy something breakable, they take great care in wrapping it, so you can get it home without having issues. As a long time customer, I've always been pleased with their good service and quality products. The cooking classes that they offer look like fun and a way to increase your cooking skills! Sur La Table is a store that I can count on to have the perfect gadget or sale on pasta bowls, just when I need a few extra. The Mercato is in the best location, not only for tourists, but locals, who are lucky enough to take advantage of year around shopping . If you haven't visited the Mercato, you'll want to check it out. Sur La Table sits right on the corner surrounded by the best shopping in town.

That was the second time that we went to a cooking demonstration here. This time we prepared a…read moreMediterranean meal, Patricia wad our chef instructor. She was absolutely great. Taking her time to answer our questions and showing us how to prepare our dishes. What a great evening everyone had! The first item that we helped prepare was a glazed almond cake. We also prepared a pine nut couscous with dried apricots. Our side dish was marinated zucchini with an oregano and sun dried tomato vinaigrette that our group made. Our main dish was sautéed shrimp with Mediterranean spices and a garlic aioli. Great food and an excellent experience.

My husband and I recently attended a cooking master class at Sweet Revenge with a group of friends,…read moreand we had such a wonderful time! It turned into the perfect date night while also being a fun outing with friends. The chef was knowledgeable, entertaining, and made the class enjoyable for everyone, whether you love to cook or are just looking for a unique experience. We'll definitely be back! If you're in the area, don't miss their fresh pastries and sourdough bread on Saturdays and Sundays. Everything looks and tastes amazing! I was also excited to find out they make beautiful custom wedding cakes and cookies, and I'll definitely be ordering from them in the future. Another bonus is that there's a charming flower shop right next door, so you can pick up a beautiful bouquet along with some delicious pastries. It makes for a perfect little outing. Highly recommend Sweet Revenge for a fun date night, a girls' night out, or a memorable experience with family and friends. You won't be disappointed!

We just left the sourdough class with Chef Lerome. We had a blast, we learned a lot to make our…read moreown sourdough, and Chef Lermone was an absolute joy to listen to. His passion for his craft comes out in everything his says and does.

The space provided or the words that I have can truly speak to how amazing David did with the…read moredinner for my wife and I. It was for my wife's birthday and very last minute. David was able to pull together an amazing menu and under some strange circumstances. I asked for a Japanese menu and did he deliver. Picking the right fish and flavors that have us thinking about it a full 24 hours later. I look forward to the next time I am in the area and will dining with David as soon as time permits and I advise anyone to do the same.

Hiring a private chef in a place we had never been, in a house we had never seen, for a high-stakes…read moreclient dinner was a little nerve-wracking--but wow, did David deliver! From start to finish, the experience was seamless. The food wasn't just restaurant quality--it was the kind of meal that makes you rethink what great food really is. Every dish was executed to perfection, beautifully plated, and downright unforgettable, yet the atmosphere remained effortlessly relaxed. He was flexible, accommodating, and handled everything with ease. On top of that, he was personable, funny, and somehow left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. If you need a private chef in Marco Island or elsewhere, don't even hesitate--David is the one to book!

After an extensive search online I inquired with chef David about a gift of a private chef…read moreexperience for my parents this Christmas. David immediately responded to my request with a personal call and we discussed options and dates. We ended up getting a 4 course experience for the 4 of us and he offered our 6 yr old's meal included at no extra. After the gift was delivered he scheduled a call with myself and my father to discuss the choices. This process was the best because when guided us both to amazingly complimentary foods. At this point we added 2 extras to the experience which chef accommodated at an extremely reasonable up charge. Communication was over the top great which is essential for putting on an event like this. Chef was on time and made himself at home in the kitchen. So on to the food.... Amazing appetizers, The mushroom caps with sweet cheese and pork, could have eaten 20. The ahi tuna crostini was unique because of how tiny the cubes of avocado and tuna as well as the quality of the tuna... the light sauce capped it off, it was just fantastic. The second course was a goat cheese fresh spring salad. With strawberries. I forget the dressing but i don't like salads and I finished mine first. Third was a beef tenderloin with a special Demi glaze, Kahlúa green beans (amazing!) and Gouda mashed potatoes. Everything cooked to perfection. Final course was key lime pie with a homemade whipped cream. My aunt joined us as well and has been making key lime pies for 30+ years. She said it was better than any she had made. Can't forget the kids meal. He made fresh, yes FRESH crispy chicken tenders with Mac and cheese. We said she doesn't like too overwhelming flavors so he pulled back on some of the salt etc. I have never seen my daughter mow down mac and cheese that wasn't Annie's from a box. The kids food was solid and made from scratch. Top notch. Chef cleaned up everything and was out the door within 30 min of us finishing our meal. If you need a private chef experience experience in Naples, look no further.

Chef David did an amazing job for us helping to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. He came in…read moreand was a delight with both the adults and kids. Food was spectacular and he was very professional and friendly. Would highly recommend him to anyone.