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After 20 years serving ultra-high-net-worth families as their private chef—traveling between their residences worldwide, aboard private jets and yachts—I founded Montclair Chef to solve a problem I saw repeatedly: families struggling to find chefs who truly understood their world.
Today, we place full-time private chefs for families across Bel Air, Pacific Heights, Atherton, and Malibu—the same caliber of households I once cooked for — Chris Demaillet, Founder
A Structured Selection and Placement Process for West Coast Households
Managing nutrition for our family across properties in Bel Air and Napa required a chef with both culinary excellence and flexibility. Montclair found us someone who exceeded expectations from day one
Senior Family Office Director
Los Angeles, US
Our Principal needed a top-tier private chef for their residences in Newport Beach. Montclair Chef was a truly invaluable partner. They found us the perfect fit: a discreet, low-key professional who truly understands how to 'read a room' and cater to the family's specific needs.
Director of Residences
Palo Alto, USA
Very efficient service, we had a great match within the first two candidates. The hands-on experience of the founder was a strong advantage
Executive PA
San Francisco, US
Montclair runs a very conscientious and thorough agency. I found them to be very proactive and listened and provided excellent options for the position we were looking to fill. We will certainly use Montclair again in the future.
Family Office Manager
London, UK
In my search for a traveling private chef, Montclair Chef came highly recommended. Just a week after our initial meeting, I already received the first profiles of great candidates. The selection process wasn't easy! Thank you.
Property Manager
Atherton, USA
Great selection of candidates, thorough vetting process, and ongoing support that insured the chef was well integrated with our chef team. Excellent and professional services.
Director of Residences
New York, US
