CHEFS INTERNATIONAL INC
SC 13D/A, 1997-09-19
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE l3D

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                               (Amendment No. 3)*

                            CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  Common Stock
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                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                    163082605
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                                 (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
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                       (Name, Address and Telephone Number
                         of Person Authorized to Receive
                           Notices and Communications)

                               September 12, 1997
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                      (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).



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                              CUSIP NO. 163082605
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1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above 
   Persons):
                Michael F. Lombardi

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2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):

       (a)                        (b)     X

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3) SEC Use Only

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4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):PF

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5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required  Pursuant to Items 2(d) 
   or 2(e):
                  Not Applicable

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6)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:  USA

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Number of               7)    Sole Voting Power:                       209,332*
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Shares Beneficially     8)    Shared Voting Power:                           0
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Owned by
Each Reporting          9)    Sole Dispositive Power:                 209,332*
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Person   With:         10)    Shared Dispositive Power:      0
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11)  Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:

                209,332*

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12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
    Instructions):
                                 Not Applicable

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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):

                4.66%**

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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):  IN

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*  Includes:  (i)  110,666  shares  of  the  Issuer's  common  stock  ("Shares")
beneficially owned by Michael F. Lombardi, (ii) 49,000 Shares beneficially owned
by Lombardi &  Lombardi,  P.A.  over which  Michael F.  Lombardi  has voting and
dispositive  power,  (iii)  45,666  Shares  beneficially  owned  by  Lombardi  &
Lombardi,  P.A,  Defined  Benefit  Pension  Plan Dated June 28,  1984 over which
Michael F.  Lombardi  has voting and  dispositive  power,  and (iv) 4,000 Shares
beneficially  owned by  December  '95  Investment  Club over  which  Michael  F.
Lombardi has voting and dispositive power.

**  Certain  members of Michael F.  Lombardi's  family  beneficially  own in the
aggregate 149,333 additional  Shares.  Michael F. Lombardi does not beneficially
own nor does he have  voting  or  dispositive  power  over  any of such  149,333
Shares. Michael F. Lombardi, the other reporting persons and such family members
disclaim any membership in a "group" for purposes of Rule  13d-5(b).  See Item 2
for additional details.



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                               CUSIP NO. 163082605
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1)  Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above 
    Persons):

                  Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.

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2)  Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):

       (a)                        (b)     X

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3)  SEC Use Only

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4)  Source of Funds (See Instructions):PF (corporate funds)

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5)  Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) 
    or 2(e):
                                  Not Applicable

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6)  Citizenship or Place of Organization:  New Jersey

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Number of                  7) Sole Voting Power:                        49,000*
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Shares Beneficially        8) Shared Voting Power:                           0
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Owned by
Each Reporting             9) Sole Dispositive Power:                    49,000*
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Person   With:            10) Shared Dispositive Power:                      0
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11)  Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:

                49,000*

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12)  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions):
                                 Not Applicable

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13)  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):

                1.1%**

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14)  Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):  CO

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* Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. ("Lombardi") beneficially owns 49,000 or 1.1% of the
Shares. Michael F. Lombardi, as the president of Lombardi, has the power to vote
or to dispose of such 49,000 Shares.

** Certain family members of the principals of Lombardi and the other  reporting
persons  beneficially own in the aggregate 309,665 additional  Shares.  Lombardi
does not beneficially own nor does it have voting or dispositive  power over any
of such 309,665 Shares.  The reporting  persons and such family members disclaim
any  membership  in a "group"  for  purposes  of Rule  13d-5(b).  See Item 2 for
additional details.


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                              CUSIP NO. 163082605

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1)  Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above 
    Persons):

    Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Dated June 28, 1984

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2)  Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):

       (a)                        (b)     X

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3)  SEC Use Only

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4)  Source of Funds (See Instructions):PF (pension funds)

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5)  Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) 
    or 2(e):
                                  Not Applicable

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6)  Citizenship or Place of Organization:  New Jersey

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    Number of                          7)  Sole Voting Power:         45,666*
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    Shares Beneficially                8)  Shared Voting Power:            0
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    Owned by
    Each Reporting                     9)  Sole Dispositive Power:    45,666*
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    Person   With:                    10)  Shared Dispositive Power:       0
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11)  Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:

                45,666*

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12)  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions):
                                 Not Applicable

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13)  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):

                1.01%**

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14)  Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):  EP

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*  Lombardi &  Lombardi,  P.A.  Defined  Benefit  Plan Dated June 28,  1984 (the
"Plan") beneficially owns 45,666 or 1.01% of the Shares. Michael F. Lombardi, as
a  trustee  of the  Plan,  has the power to vote or to  dispose  of such  45,666
Shares.

** Certain family members of the principals of the Plan and the other  reporting
persons  beneficially own in the aggregate 312,999  additional  Shares. The Plan
does not beneficially own nor does it have voting or dispositive  power over any
of such 312,999 Shares.  The reporting  persons and such family members disclaim
any  membership  in a "group"  for  purposes  of Rule  13d-5(b).  See Item 2 for
additional details.





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                               CUSIP NO. 163082605
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1) Names of Reporting Persons (S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above 
   Persons):

                  December '95 Investment Club

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2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):

       (a)                        (b)     X

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3) SEC Use Only

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4) Source of Funds (See Instructions):PF

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5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) 
   or 2(e):
                                  Not Applicable

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6) Citizenship or Place of Organization:  New Jersey

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   Number of                     7)  Sole Voting Power:                 4,000*
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       Shares Beneficially       8)  Shared Voting Power:                   0
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       Owned by
       Each Reporting            9)  Sole Dispositive Power:            4,000*
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         Person   With:         10)  Shared Dispositive Power:              0
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11)  Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:

                4,000*

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12)  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions):
                                 Not Applicable

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13)  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):

                .08%**

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14)  Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):  IV

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* December '95 Investment Club ("DIC")  beneficially  owns 45,666 or .08% of the
Shares.  Michael F. Lombardi,  as an officer of DIC, has the power to vote or to
dispose of such 45,666 Shares.

** Certain  family  members  of the  principals  of DIC and the other  reporting
persons  beneficially own in the aggregate 354,665  additional  Shares. DIC does
not  beneficially  own nor does it have voting or dispositive  power over any of
such 354,665 Shares.  The reporting persons and such family members disclaim any
membership in a "group" for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b). See Item 2 for additional
details.



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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

         Michael F. Lombardi
                  (a)   Michael F. Lombardi
                  (b)   1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818
                  (c)   Attorney; Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. 1862 Oak Tree Road, 
                        Edison, New Jersey 08818
                  (d)   Criminal convictions:  None
                  (e)   Civil proceedings:  None
                  (f)   USA

         Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. ("Lombardi")
                  (a)   Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.
                  (b)   1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818
                  (c)   Professional association, law firm
                  (d)   Criminal convictions:  None
                  (e)   Civil proceedings:  None
                  (f)   New Jersey

         Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Dated June 28, 
         1984 (the "Plan")
                  (a)   Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
                        Dated June 28, 1984
                  (b)   1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818
                  (c)   Pension fund
                  (d)   Criminal convictions:  None
                  (e)   Civil proceedings:  None
                  (f)   New Jersey

         December '95 Investment Club ("DIC")
                  (a)   December '95 Investment Club
                  (b)   1862 Oak Tree Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818
                  (c)   Investment company
                  (d)   Criminal convictions:  None
                  (e)   Civil proceedings:  None
                  (f)   New Jersey

     Michael F. Lombardi beneficially owns 110,666 Shares over which he has sole
voting and dispositive  power.  In addition,  Michael F. Lombardi has voting and
dispositive  power over 49,000  Shares  beneficially  owned by Lombardi,  45,666
Shares  beneficially  owned by the Plan and 4,000 Shares  beneficially  owned by
DIC. The reporting persons are making a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(f)(1).

     Certain  members  of  Michael  F.  Lombardi's  family  ("Family   Members")
beneficially  own  in the  aggregate  149,333  additional  Shares.  None  of the
reporting persons  beneficially own or have voting or dispositive power over any
of such 149,333 Shares. Each Family Member has sole voting and dispositive power
over the Shares such  Family  Member  owns.  On a combined  basis the  reporting
persons and the Family Members  beneficially  own 358,665  Shares or 7.98%.  The
reporting  persons and the Family  Members  disclaim any membership in a "group"
for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b). There are no written or oral agreements among the
reporting  persons and the Family  Members to act in concert with respect to the
Shares owned by such entities.

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Item 3.    Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

     All funds used by Michael F.  Lombardi to purchase the Shares  beneficially
owned by him were derived from his personal funds. The amount of such funds used
in the making of the purchases  reported in this Schedule 13D/A was  $34,704.84.
All funds used by Lombardi to purchase the Shares  beneficially owned by it were
derived from corporate assets. All funds used by the Plan to purchase the Shares
beneficially owned by it were derived from Plan assets. All funds used by DIC to
purchase  the Shares  beneficially  owned by it were  derived  from the personal
funds of its partners.  Neither Lombardi,  the Plan nor DIC 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  persons is for investment
purposes.  On October 10, 1996, Michael F. Lombardi,  on behalf of himself,  the
other  reporting  persons and the Family  Members,  offered to purchase from the
Issuer  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 himself, the other
reporting  persons and the Family  Members,  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 Mr.  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 himself, the other reporting persons and
the Family Members, 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 persons
and/or the Family Members,  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  persons  and the  Family  Members,  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  persons have 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.

     In his capacity as a shareholder,  Michael F. Lombardi has in the past, and
may continue in the future, to express his views to the management of the Issuer
with respect to the strategic direction of the Issuer and actions which might be
taken by the management to maximize shareholder value.

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.   Michael  F.  Lombardi
beneficially  owns 110,666 Shares or 2.46% of the Shares.  Mr. Lombardi has sole
power to vote or  direct  the vote and sole  power  to  dispose  or  direct  the
disposition of the 110,666 Shares. In addition, Michael F. Lombardi has power to
vote or direct the vote and power to dispose or direct the disposition of 49,000
Shares  beneficially owned by Lombardi,  45,666 Shares beneficially owned by the
Plan and 4,000 Shares beneficially owned by DIC. On a combined basis, Michael F.
Lombardi has the power to vote or direct the vote and power to dispose or direct
the  disposition of 209,332 or 4.66% of the Shares.  The following table details
the  transactions  by the  reporting  persons in the Shares since the  reporting
persons' last filing of a Schedule 13D:

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                               Michael F. Lombardi

Date                      Quantity         Price             Type of Transaction

12/03/96                    12,500         $.625              Open Mkt. Purchase
12/13/96                     7,500         $.56               Open Mkt. Purchase
12/19/96                     7,000         $.625              Open Mkt. Purchase
1/3/97                      17,000         $.625              Open Mkt. Purchase
4/4/97                       5,000         $.687              Open Mkt. Purchase
4/9/97                       2,000         $.687              Open Mkt. Purchase
4/15/97                      2,000         $.687              Open Mkt. Purchase

     No other entity controlled by the reporting persons has traded Shares since
the reporting persons' 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 himself,  the other
reporting  persons and the Family  Members,  offered to purchase from the Issuer
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 himself, the other
reporting  persons and the Family  Members,  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 Mr.  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 himself, the other reporting persons and
the Family Members, 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.
         D.   Joint Filing Agreement between reporting persons.


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                                    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?

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     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



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                                    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


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                                    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


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                                    Exhibit D

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT


     The  undersigned  agree that the Schedule 13D/A filed herewith  relating to
the shares of common  stock of Chefs  International,  Inc.  is filed  jointly on
behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1).

Dated:  September 18, 1997

                                       /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



<PAGE>


                                    SIGNATURE

     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the undersigned's knowledge and
belief,  the  undersigned  hereby certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.

                                        September 18, 1997


                                        /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).

<PAGE>


                       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.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>


                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                              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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<PAGE>
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


<PAGE>

                                  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).

<PAGE>
      
                       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.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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

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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):

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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):

                1% of shares of company outstanding (13,459,576)

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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):           IN (Individual)

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                               CUSIP NO. 163082506
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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

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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

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     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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<PAGE>
                               CUSIP NO. 163082506
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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)

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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

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                                  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).


<PAGE>
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE l3D

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                               (Amendment No. __)*

                            CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  Common Stock
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                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                    163082506
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                                 (CUSIP Number)


                               Michael F. Lombardi
                               1862 Oak Tree Road
                                Edison, NJ 08820
                                  908-906-1500

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                       (Name, Address and Telephone Number
                         of Person Authorized to Receive
                           Notices and Communications)

                                 August 1, 1996
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                      (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).

<PAGE>
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                               CUSIP NO. 163082506
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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

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  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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                               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)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>
                                      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

<PAGE>
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

<PAGE>
                                 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

<PAGE>
                                    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).




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