-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VvRzxRcr+hoCwsKy7RpySTzVyAiWwOQgOLUAuAwmOYHfOUgbm1xBQAOKKKnu3Ngf DebEXuondohGNsGQ7U0w4Q== 0000905718-97-000389.txt : 19970927 0000905718-97-000389.hdr.sgml : 19970927 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000905718-97-000389 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970919 SROS: NASD SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHEFS INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000201424 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 222058515 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0128 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-19162 FILM NUMBER: 97683053 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 62 BROADWAY STREET 2: PO BOX 1332 CITY: POINT PLEASANT BEACH STATE: NJ ZIP: 08742 BUSINESS PHONE: 9082950350 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 62 BROADWAY STREET 2: PO BOX 1332 CITY: POINT PLEASANT BEACH STATE: NJ ZIP: 08742 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LOMBARDI JOSEPH CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001046271 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10 PARSONAGE RD CITY: EDISON STATE: NJ ZIP: 08837 BUSINESS PHONE: 7324946226 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10 PARSONAGE RD CITY: EDISON STATE: NJ ZIP: 08837 SC 13D/A 1 SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 SCHEDULE l3D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 163082605 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) with a copy to: Michael F. Lombardi George J. Mazin Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Lowenstein, Sandler, Kohl, 1862 Oak Tree Road Fisher & Boylan, P.A. Edison, New Jersey 08818 65 Livingston Avenue (732) 906-1500 Roseland, New Jersey 07068 (201) 992-8700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) September 12, 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule l3G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule l3d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082605 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph Lombardi - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 10,000 -------------------------------------------------- Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 -------------------------------------------------- Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 10,000 -------------------------------------------------- Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 --------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 10,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .22%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * The reporting person beneficially owns 10,000 shares or .22% of the Issuer's common stock and has sole voting and dispositive power over such shares. Certain members of the reporting person's family and other affiliated entities of the reporting person beneficially own in the aggregate 348,665 additional shares of the Issuer's common stock. The reporting person does not beneficially own nor does he have voting or dispositive power over any of such 348,665 shares. The reporting person and such family members and affiliated entities disclaim any membership in a "group" for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b). See Item 2 for additional details. Item 1. Security and Issuer This statement relates to the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Chefs International, Inc. ("Shares"). The issuer has principal executive offices located at P.O. Box 1332, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742. Item 2. Identity and Background (a) Joseph Lombardi (b) 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, New Jersey 08837 (c) Office Manager; Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group, 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, New Jersey 08837 (d) Criminal convictions: None (e) Civil proceedings: None (f) USA The reporting person beneficially owns 10,000 Shares or .22%. Certain members of the reporting person's family ("Family Members") and other affiliated entities of the reporting person ("Affiliated Entities") beneficially own in the aggregate 348,665 additional shares of the Issuer's common stock. The reporting person does not beneficially own nor does he have voting or dispositive power over any of such 348,665 shares. Each Family Member and Affiliated Entity has sole voting and dispositive power over the Shares such Family Member or Affiliated Entity owns. On a combined basis the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities beneficially own 358,665 Shares or 7.98%. The reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities disclaim any membership in a "group" for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b). There are no written or oral agreements among the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities to act in concert with respect to the Shares owned by such entities. Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration All funds used by Joseph Lombardi to purchase Shares were derived from his personal funds. Mr. Lombardi has not purchased any Shares which are required to be reported in this Schedule 13D/A. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction The acquisition of the Shares by the reporting person is for investment purposes. On October 10, 1996, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase 6,000,000 (pre-reverse stock split) Shares for $.50 per Share or 2,000,000 (post-reverse stock split) Shares for $1.50 per Share (such offer is attached as Exhibit A). The Issuer orally rejected such offer. On December 27, 1996, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase approximately 1,766,566 Shares at $.62 per share (the then current market price) from Robert E. Brennan (such offer is attached as Exhibit B). In a letter dated May 15, 1997, Mr. Brennan stated that the December 27, 1996 offer was "not acceptable" and that Michael F. Lombardi should submit a higher bid. On June 10, 1997, Mr. Donald Conway was appointed trustee in the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceeding involving Mr. Brennan. By virtue of his appointment as trustee, Mr. Conway is empowered (with court approval) to sell Mr. Brennan's 1,766,557 Shares. On September 12, 1997, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase the 1,766,557 Shares from Mr. Conway, as trustee, for $1.00 per Share (such offer is attached as Exhibit C). To date no agreement has been reached. In the event Mr. Conway sells the 1,766,557 Shares to the reporting person and/or the Family Members or Affiliated Entities, such persons would beneficially own 2,125,222 Shares or 47.3% and would be in a position to control the Issuer. Under such circumstances, the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, should such entities vote their respective Shares in a similar manner, may engage in some of the transactions listed in Item 4 of Schedule 13D. As of the date hereof, the reporting person has no present plans or intentions (other than as set forth herein) which would result in any of the transactions required to be described in Item 4 of Schedule 13D. Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer Based upon the information contained in the Issuer's 1997 Proxy Statement there are issued and outstanding 4,489,539 Shares. The reporting person beneficially owns 10,000 Shares or .22% of the Shares. The reporting person has sole power to vote or direct the vote and sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 10,000 Shares. The reporting person has not engaged in any transaction in the Shares since the reporting person's last filing of a Schedule 13D. No other entity controlled by the reporting person has traded the Shares since the reporting person's last filing of a Schedule 13D. Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer On October 10, 1996, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase 6,000,000 (pre-reverse stock split) Shares for $.50 per Share or 2,000,000 (post-reverse stock split) Shares for $1.50 per Share (such offer is attached as Exhibit A). The Issuer orally rejected such offer. On December 27, 1996, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase approximately 1,766,566 Shares at $.62 per share (the then current market price) from Robert E. Brennan (such offer is attached as Exhibit B). In a letter dated May 15, 1997, Mr. Brennan stated that the December 27, 1996 offer was "not acceptable" and that Michael F. Lombardi should submit a higher bid. On June 10, 1997, Mr. Donald Conway was appointed trustee in the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceeding involving Mr. Brennan. By virtue of his appointment as trustee, Mr. Conway is empowered (with court approval) to sell Mr. Brennan's 1,766,557 Shares. On September 12, 1997, Michael F. Lombardi, on behalf of the reporting person, the Family Members and the Affiliated Entities, offered to purchase the 1,766,557 Shares from Mr. Conway, as trustee, for $1.00 per Share (such offer is attached as Exhibit C). To date no agreement has been reached. Item 7. Material to be filed as exhibits A. Letter from Michael F. Lombardi to John Livelli, Esq. dated October 10, 1996. B. Letter from Michael F. Lombardi to Gerald Gline, Esq. dated December 27, 1996. C. Letter from Michael F. Lombardi to Donald Conway dated September 12, 1997. Exhibit A October 10, 1996 Robinson, Lapidus & Livelli Attorneys at Law Two Penn Plaza East Newark, New Jersey 07105-2249 Attn: John Livelli, Esq. Re: Chef's International, Inc. Dear Mr. Livelli: Yesterday, you provided me with the Notice of Annual Shareholders Meeting to take place November 7, 1996. After reading the Notice, I saw that there is a proposal for a reverse stock split of "3 for 1." While I do not oppose a "3 for 1" reverse stock split per se, I want clarification and confirmation that all stock options of all kinds currently exercisable or exercisable in the future will be accordingly adjusted by both the number of shares and the exercise price. I did not see any language to that effect in the Notice and I would like to know in advance of November 7, 1996 that the stock option will be adjusted proportionately in number of shares and price. Please be advised that either I and/or my representative will be personally appearing at the November 7, 1996 shareholders meeting. Please advise me as to whether the meeting will be recorded and how. I am willing to provide a stenographic reporter at my expense. Please advise Mr. Papalia that I would like discussion on November 7, 1996 regarding the following: A. Long and short-term plans for Mr. Cookie Face. B. Performance of the new Mexican Restaurant. C. What management plans to do to increase sales, control expenses and achieve profitability for the restaurant and ice cream business. D. Growth plans; are any new restaurants planned? E. With the exception of Frank Koenemund who has 1,000,000 shares and James Fletcher who has 1,000 shares, am I correct that Anthony Papalia, Martin Fletcher and Jack Mariucci do not actually own any shares? F. I would like an explanation how Mr. Koenemund earned a bonus of $54,300.00 for fiscal 1996. G. Have efforts been made to attempt to sell the company and/or some or all of its assets? H. What efforts have been made to raise capital for the company? I. Are stock offerings by the company being considered? J. I would like to explore with the Board the possibility of my clients subscribing for 6,000,000 shares of old common stock at $.50 per share or 2,000,000 shares of new common stock at $1.50 per share. Finally, I thought I would have an opportunity yesterday to meet with Mr. Papalia. I would still very much like to meet the President of a Company in which we are taking such an interest. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Very truly yours, /s/ Michael F. Lombardi _________________________ Michael F. Lombardi Exhibit B December 27, 1996 Cole, Scholtz, Meisel, Foreman & Leonard 25 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Attn: Gerald Gline, Esq. Securities & Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Mail Stop 4-2 Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Judith Starr, Esq. Division of Enforcement Re: In the Matter of Robert E. Brennan, Securities & Exchange Commission vs. Robert E. Brennan; Chef's International Inc. Dear Mr. Gline and Ms. Starr: In connection with the Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy of Robert E. Brennan and any plan of reorganization, Mr. Brennan owns approximately 39% of the issued and outstanding shares of Chef's International, Inc. It is my understanding that Mr. Brennan owns approximately 1,766,566 "new" shares (5,299,677 "old" shares prior to 1 for 3 reverse stock split). At the current market price of approximately $0.62, the shares have a value of $1,095,264.72. I represent individuals and entities that collectively own approximately 8% of the issued and outstanding shares of Chef's International Inc. Other than Robert E. Brennan and my clients, no other person or entity owns more than 5% of the common stock. My clients at this time bid $1,095,264.72 for the common stock in Chef's International, Inc. held by Robert E. Brennan subject to Bankruptcy Court approval. The terms would be "cash", the shares must be transferred free and clear of liens, assignments, pledges, encumbrances, etc. We can consummate this matter shortly after Bankruptcy Court approval. Please consider my bid. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Very truly yours, /s/ Michael F. Lombardi ________________________ Michael F. Lombardi Exhibit C September 12, 1997 Drucker, Rahl & Fein, P.C. 200 Canal Pointe Blvd. Princeton, NJ 08540 Attn: Donald Conway, C.P.A. Re: Robert E. Brennan; Chef's International, Inc. Dear Mr. Conway: I am writing to you to communicate a bid to purchase the 1,766,557 shares of stock in Chef's International, Inc. that you hold as trustee in the Robert E. Brennan Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings. My clients bid as follows: Price: $1.00 per share; $1,766,557.00 total Terms: Cash at transfer of shares Closing: Immediately after approval of sale of United States Bankruptcy Court Conditions: Included with the $1,766,557 shares would be any options or warrants held formerly by Robert E. Brennan My clients are also willing to purchase from you as trustee, at fair market value, the real estate located in Vero Beach, Florida, for which real estate there is currently a lease agreement between Gourmet Associates and Chef's International, Inc. The terms would be cash at closing. The closing would take place after approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court. Please consider this bid. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Very truly yours, /s/ Michael F. Lombardi __________________________ Michael F. Lombardi SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the undersigned hereby certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. September 18, 1997 /s/ Joseph Lombardi ______________________ Joseph Lombardi ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 SCHEDULE l3D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Michael F. Lombardi 1862 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 908-906-1500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) October 10, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule l3G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [ ]. (A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.) Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule l3d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **All other aspects contained in the original Schedule 13D filing and First Amendment are unchanged except the amendments contained herein. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Robert M. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 348,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 348,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 348,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 2.5% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Stephen F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 30,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 30,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 30,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .22% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 30,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 30,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 30,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): Less than 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph S. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 40,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 40,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 40,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .30% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Michael F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 173,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 173,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 173,000 ________________________________________________________________________________ 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefits Plan Dated June 28, 1984; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Pension Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 137,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 137,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 137,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): EP (Pension Fund) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Corporate Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 147,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 147,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 147,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO (Corporation) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): December '95 Investment Club; Fed ID No. 22-3432167 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 12,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 12,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 12,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): Less than 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IV (Investment Company) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. List of trades The confirmation sheets of the stockbrokers are annexed hereto showing the trades, dates, amounts and purchase prices of each trade of each reporting person. Michael F. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 9/10/96 20,000 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase 10/2/96 40,000 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase December '95 Investment Club Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 10/1/96 3,000 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase 10/1/96 2,000 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase 10/3/96 7,000 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 9/24/96 300 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase 10/2/96 9,700 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase Joseph Lombardi Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 9/10/96 2,500 $.56 Open Mkt. Purchase Certification After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct as of October 10, 1996. /s/ Stephen F. Lombardi _____________________ Stephen F. Lombardi /s/ Joseph S. Lombardi _____________________ Joseph S. Lombardi /s/ Joseph Lombardi ______________________ Joseph Lombardi /s/ Robert M. Lombardi ______________________ Robert M. Lombardi /s/ Michael F. Lombardi _______________________ Michael F. Lombardi LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. DEFINED BENEFITS PLAN DATED JUNE 28, 1984 By: /s/Michael F. Lombardi _______________________ Michael F. Lombardi, Trustee LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. By:/s/Michael F. Lombardi _____________________ Michael F. Lombardi, President DECEMBER '95 INVESTMENT CLUB By:/s/Michael F. Lombardi _____________________ Michael F. Lombardi, Secretary ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 SCHEDULE l3D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Michael F. Lombardi 1862 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 908-906-1500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) September 1, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule l3G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [ ]. (A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.) Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule l3d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **All other aspects contained in the original Schedule 13D filing are unchanged except the amendments contained herein. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Robert M. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 348,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 348,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 348,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 2.5% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Stephen F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 30,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 30,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 30,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .22% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 27,500 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 27,500 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 27,500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .20% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph S. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 40,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 40,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 40,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .30% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Michael F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 113,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 113,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 113,000 ________________________________________________________________________________ 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefits Plan Dated June 28, 1984; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Pension Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 137,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 137,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 137,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): EP (Pension Fund) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Corporate Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 137,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 137,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 137,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO (Corporation) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. List of trades The confirmation sheets of the stockbrokers are annexed hereto showing the trades, dates, amounts and purchase prices of each trade of each reporting person. Michael F. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 8/26/96 5,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/26/96 5,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/28/96 3,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefits Pension Plan Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 8/9/96 7,500 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/13/96 10,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/14/96 12,500 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/15/96 7,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/15/96 6,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/19/96 25,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/19/96 5,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/21/96 14,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase Joseph S. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Type of Transaction 7/26/96 15,000 $.63 Open Mkt. Purchase 8/16/96 25,000 $.65 Open Mkt. Purchase Certification After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct as of September 1, 1996. /s/ Stephen F. Lombardi _____________________ Stephen F. Lombardi /s/ Joseph S. Lombardi _____________________ Joseph S. Lombardi /s/ Joseph Lombardi _____________________ Joseph Lombardi /s/ Robert M. Lombardi _____________________ Robert M. Lombardi /s/ Michael F. Lombardi _____________________ Michael F. Lombardi LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. DEFINED BENEFITS PLAN DATED JUNE 28, 1984 By: /s/Michael F. Lombardi ______________________ Michael F. Lombardi, Trustee LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. By:/s/Michael F. Lombardi _______________________ Michael F. Lombardi, President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 SCHEDULE l3D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)* CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Michael F. Lombardi 1862 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 908-906-1500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) August 1, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule l3G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [ ]. (A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.) Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule l3d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Robert M. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 348,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 348,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 348,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See (Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 2.5% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Stephen F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 30,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 30,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 30,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .22% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 27,500 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 27,500 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 27,500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .20% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Joseph S. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 15,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 15,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 15,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .11% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Michael F. Lombardi; S.S. # ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Personal Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 100,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 100,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 100,000 ________________________________________________________________________________ 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .74% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN (Individual) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefits Plan Dated June 28, 1984; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Pension Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 50,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 50,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 50,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): .37% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): EP (Pension Fund) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP NO. 163082506 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons): Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.; Fed ID# 22-2369867 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions): (a) (b) X - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):(Corporate Funds) - PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 137,000 Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 137,000 Person With: 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 137,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO (Corporation) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RIDER I. Reporting Persons 1. Michael F. Lombardi (a) 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (b) Attorney; Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A., 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA 2. Robert M. Lombardi (a) 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 (b) Physician; Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group, 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA 3. Stephen F. Lombardi (a) 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (b) Attorney; Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A., 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA 4. Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Pension Plan dated June 28, 1984 (a) 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (b) Pension Fund (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA (f) The Administrators of the Plan are Michael F. Lombardi and Stephen F. Lombardi 5. Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. (a) 1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 (b) Professional association, law firm (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA (f) The stockholders and officers are Michael F. Lombardi and Stephen F. Lombardi 6. Joseph Lombardi (a) 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 (b) Office Manager of Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group, 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding securities laws (e) USA 7. Joseph S. Lombardi (a) 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 (b) Physician; Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group, 10 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 (c) None - no criminal convictions (d) None - no civil proceedings regarding (e) USA II. Disclaimer as to Group Michael F. Lombardi, Robert M. Lombardi, Stephen F. Lombardi, Joseph Lombardi, Joseph S. Lombardi, Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. and Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Plan dated June 28, 1984, are all acting separately and not as a group. However, since these persons and entities have both personal and business affiliations, the reporting persons felt it best to disclose the purchases which, all together, total over 5% of the outstanding shares. III. Purpose of transaction The purpose of the acquisition of the subject securities is for investment and accumulation of shares in Chefs International, Inc. IV. List of trades The confirmation sheets of the stockbrokers are annexed hereto showing the trades, dates, amounts and purchase prices of each trade of each reporting person. Michael F. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 7/09/96 3,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/09/96 10,000 .60 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/11/96 10,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/12/96 7,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/19/96 4,000 .625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/23/96 2,000 .625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/24/96 10,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/25/96 9,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/26/96 55,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase Robert M. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 5/16/96 10,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/16/96 10,000 .46875 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/24/96 2,000 .43750 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/28/96 5,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/31/96 10,000 .46875 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/31/96 15,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/03/96 1,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/05/96 2,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/17/96 20,000 .5000 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/18/96 16,200 .5000 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/18/96 25,000 .46875 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/20/96 25,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/25/96 11,800 .5000 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/01/96 40,000 .59375 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/12/96 10,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/15/96 10,000 .6250 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/17/96 10,000 .6250 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/22/96 30,000 .6250 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/23/96 10,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/26/96 10,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/29/96 20,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/30/96 30,000 .65625 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/31/96 10,000 .6250 Open Mkt. Purchase Stephen F. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 6/25/96 20,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 5/17/96 50,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 5/17/96 7,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/20/96 10,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/23/96 5,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/04/96 20,000 .421875 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/18/96 5,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/18/96 5,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/19/96 35,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/25/96 10,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/27/96 4,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase 7/05/96 36,000 .5625 Open Mkt. Purchase Joseph Lombardi Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 5/20/96 5,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 5/23/96 5,000 .4375 Open Mkt. Purchase 6/25/96 10,000 .50 Open Mkt. Purchase Joseph S. Lombardi Date Quantity Price Transaction Type 7/31/96 15,000 .625 Open Mkt. Purchase Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer Item 7. Material to be filed as Exhibits SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. August 1, 1996 /s/ Stephen F. Lombardi ______________________ Stephen F. Lombardi /s/ Joseph S. Lombardi ______________________ Joseph S. Lombardi /s/ Joseph Lombardi ______________________ Joseph Lombardi /s/ Robert M. Lombardi ______________________ Robert M. Lombardi /s/ Michael F. Lombardi ______________________ Michael F. Lombardi LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. DEFINED BENEFITS PLAN By: /s/Michael F. Lombardi _____________________ Michael F. Lombardi, Trustee LOMBARDI & LOMBARDI, P.A. By:/s/Michael F. Lombardi ______________________ Michael F. Lombardi, President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----