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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.
Today, we place full-time private chefs for families across the Upper East Side, Tribeca, and The Hamptons—the same caliber of households I once cooked for — Chris Demaillet, Founder
A specialist placement agency for New York and Hamptons principals, executives and high-profile families requiring a full-time private chef — single residence, multiple properties, or traveling worldwide. Every chef we place has professional culinary training, experience in leading restaurants, and a proven track record in private service with high-profile families.
✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
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.
Senior Family Office Executive
New York, US
Our Principal needed a top-tier private chef for their residences in Manhattan and the Hamptons. 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
New York, 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
SoHo, NYC, 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
New York, US
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 great candidates. The selection process wasn't easy! Thank you.
House Manager
Long Island, US
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
