Asian Cuisine Specialists
Michelin-trained private chefs for ultra-high-net-worth families. Shortlist in 10 days. Up to 6-month guarantee.
Montclair Chef places full-time, Michelin-trained private chefs specialising in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisine for UHNW families across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2022 by Chris Demaillet, a chef trained under 3-Michelin-star chef Michel Roux OBE at The Waterside Inn and private chef to billionaires for 19 years, the agency provides up to a 6-month replacement guarantee on Executive placements.
UHNW families with a taste for Asian cuisine want the real thing: proper technique, traditional ingredients, and cultural understanding. We place chefs trained inside these culinary traditions, sourced for the level of household that expects nothing less.
A confidential discovery call to understand your household, cuisines, and requirements.
A personally vetted shortlist of cuisine specialists within 10 working days.
A paid trial day in your home, so you taste the technique before any commitment.
Up to a 6-month replacement guarantee on Executive placements.
✓ Background verification · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ Up to 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
We place across the full range of Asian culinary traditions, led by the cuisines our clients request most.
Sushi masters, kaiseki specialists, and teppanyaki experts trained in traditional Japanese technique and seasonal ingredient selection. Our most requested Asian specialism.
Cantonese, Sichuan, and regional masters from Hong Kong and mainland kitchens. Authentic ma la flavouring, dim sum, and the technique that defines fine Chinese dining.
Korean fine dining and BBQ, alongside Thai and Vietnamese specialists, with authentic regional training and traditional preparation methods.
We place private chefs specialising in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Japanese and Chinese are our most requested, followed by Korean and the wider Southeast Asian traditions. Every chef brings authentic regional technique rather than generalist adaptation.
Every chef goes through full background verification, employment-history review, and direct reference verification with previous UHNW households. We place only chefs with a proven record of discretion and long-term private service. Most are Michelin-trained, and all have strong fine-dining backgrounds.
Full-time Asian cuisine specialists typically command a premium over generalist private chefs, reflecting their specialised training. Salaries vary by cuisine, experience, and market. See our private chef salary guide for ranges by market, or ask during your consultation.
Our specialists maintain relationships with specialty importers and Asian markets in major cities. Authenticity is maintained regardless of where your residence is located.
Yes. Many of our clients want a chef who delivers authentic Asian cuisine as a specialism while handling everyday family dining and Western menus with equal skill. We match chefs to your household's full range of needs, not a single cuisine in isolation.
Yes. Many of our clients keep residences in several countries. We place chefs experienced in running multiple kitchens, adapting to local sourcing, and travelling with the family between properties. See our traveling private chef placements for more.
Yes. We also place health and nutrition specialists who combine Asian culinary traditions with dietary science, particularly suited to families focused on longevity, wellness, or specific dietary requirements.
Every placement includes an up to 6-month replacement guarantee on Executive placements. If the chef does not meet expectations within that period, we provide a replacement at no additional placement fee.
Start with a confidential consultation. Tell us about your household and the cuisines you want, and we will guide you through the shortlist, trial, and placement. Reach us through the contact form in the header.
Book a confidential consultation to discuss your household requirements.
✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
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