Montclair Chef – Private Chef Placement Agency

Full-Time Private Chef Placement for Florida's UHNW Families

Michelin-Trained Estate Chefs for Palm Beach, Fisher Island & Miami Beach • $140K–$300K
Trial-led hiring with up to 6-month guarantee

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Background Checks Included   |   Shortlist in 10 Days   |   Trial Days Available

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Our partners, Alain Ducasse culinary Institute
Excelence awarded to selected restaurant partners
One of the best culinary school our chefs attend
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A professional headshot of Chris Demaillet, the Michelin-trained founder of the elite private chef agency Montclair Chef

Founded by a Private Chef, Built for UHNW Families

After 20 years serving ultra-high-net-worth families as their private chef—in estates, on yachts, aboard private jets—I founded Montclair Chef to solve a problem I saw repeatedly: families struggling to find chefs who truly understood their world.
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Today, we place full-time private chefs for families across Miami, Palm Beach, Fisher Island, and Star Island—the same caliber of households I once cooked for — Chris Demaillet, Founder‍

Why Florida Family Offices Choose Us

A Structured Selection and Placement Process for South Florida Households

  • Chefs vetted for discretion, skill, and Florida private household experience
  • Background check included in all placements
  • Curated shortlist delivered in 10 days
  • Trial days before commitment
  • Up to 6 months placement protection with free replacement
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What Our Clients Say

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

Our family office manages a complex portfolio across Florida, Italy, and France, which includes frequent travel. Montclair Chef delivered a flawless solution. They provided a chef who is not only a culinary talent but also an expert in managing our family's needs wherever we travel.

Paul W. T.

Senior Family Office Executive

South Florida, US

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

Our Principal needed a top-tier private chef for their residences in Fisher Island. 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.

Julia K.

Director of Residences

Florida, USA

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

Very efficient service, we had a great match within the first two candidates. The hands-on experience of the founder was a strong advantage

A satisfied property manager after hiring a great private chef
Mika H.

Executive PA

Miami, US

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

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.

Our clinet was impressed by the selection of superior chef candidates
Patrick B.

Family Office Manager

Palm Beach, FL

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

In my search for a traveling private chef, Montclair came highly recommended. Just a week after our initial meeting, I already received the first profiles of Florida local candidates. The selection process wasn't easy!
Thank you.

Familly office client was looking for a specific set of skills, we delivered in 10 days.
Nicole E.

House Manager

Monaco & USA

A five out of five star rating for Montclair Chef's elite private chef services.

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.

We were impressed by the speed of delivery of great private chefs from your agency
Mark S.

Director of Residences

Miami, US

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