Private Chef Placement for UHNW Families

We exclusively place full-time private chefs, that is all we do. Our founder Chris Demaillet worked as a private chef to billionaires for 19 years, so we understand the role from inside the household. Every chef on our roster is Michelin-trained or holds equivalent fine-dining experience. We deliver a curated shortlist within 10 working days and back every Executive placement with up to a 6-month replacement guarantee.

We place full-time private chefs across nine specialisms: private estate chefs, multi-residence and travel chefs, health and nutrition chefs, performance and sports chefs, superyacht chefs, kosher chefs, longevity chefs, plant-based chefs, and Asian cuisine specialists.

Full-time private chef salaries vary by market, experience, and household complexity. In the United States: $130,000 to $300,000+ (W-2). In the United Kingdom: £100,000 to £230,000+ (PAYE). In Europe and Monaco: €120,000 to €250,000+. In Switzerland: CHF 140,000 to 300,000+. See our private chef salary guide for tailored figures.

Our fee covers the complete process: confidential consultation, search and chef sourcing from our private network, vetting and shortlisting, trial coordination, reference checks, contract guidance, and ongoing placement support. Depending on your package, up to 3 background verifications and 3 trial days are included with no additional agency fees.

Most searches conclude within 2 to 6 weeks. We deliver a curated shortlist within 10 working days of engagement, then support you through trials and final selection. Urgent placements can be expedited.

Yes, comprehensively. Every chef on our roster is interviewed personally, with verified culinary credentials, prior household references, and confirmed experience in private service. Depending on your package, up to 3 formal background verifications are included with your engagement, covering criminal records, identity verification, and prior employment history.

Discretion is standard practice. All chefs sign confidentiality agreements before placement, and our process includes NDA compliance protocols tailored to high-profile and ultra-private households.

Yes. Our chefs are experienced with medical diets, severe allergies, religious requirements, and lifestyle preferences. This includes keto, paleo, FODMAP, anti-inflammatory protocols, longevity nutrition, kosher, halal, plant-based, and athletic performance diets.

Yes. Trials are essential to our process. Shortlisted chefs complete a paid trial day in your home or estate so you can directly assess cooking, presentation, discretion, and household fit before committing to placement. Depending on your package, up to 3 trial days are included with no additional agency fee.

Depending on your package, you receive up to 6 months of placement protection on Executive engagements. If the placement does not work out within that window, we conduct a replacement search at no additional agency fee, designed to minimise disruption to your household.

Yes. We place chefs across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Monaco, Switzerland, the Middle East, and other major markets worldwide. Our chefs are accustomed to multi-residence households, seasonal relocations, and international travel.

Begin with a confidential consultation to discuss your household, culinary preferences, and specific requirements. An engagement deposit then activates your search, giving you access to our network, prioritised placement, and a curated shortlist within 10 working days.