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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 Monte Carlo, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint Tropez and the French Riviera — Chris Demaillet, Founder
A specialist placement agency for Monaco and the French Riviera 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 splits time between Monaco and our villa in Cap Ferrat. Finding a chef who understood Mediterranean cuisine and the pace of Riviera entertaining was essential. Montclair matched us perfectly.
Senior Family Office Executive
Mareterra, Monaco
Our Principal needed a top-tier private chef for their South of France. 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
Cannes, France
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
Paris, France
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
Monaco, MC
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
Monaco & UAE
Great selection of candidates, thorough vetting process, and ongoing support that insured the chef was well integrated with our riviera chef team. Excellent and professional services.
Director of Residences
Gstaad, Switzerland
