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A private chef CV under review, illustrating the vetting process Montclair Chef applies before shortlisting candidates for UHNW families.A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

June 10, 2026

5 min

5 Red Flags I Watch For When Vetting a Private Chef

Resume gaps, Michelin claims that don't hold up, three families in two years, social media leaks. Five red flags that disqualify a private chef candidate.

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A homemade wagyu burger on a brioche bun beside a plate of lobster and caviar, illustrating the dual-service reality of a UHNW family private chef.A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

June 10, 2026

6 min

Homemade Big Macs at 7, Lobster and Caviar at 8: Inside a UHNW Family Kitchen

Wagyu patties for the children at 7, lobster and caviar for the parents at 8. What it actually takes to be a private chef for a UHNW family with children.

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A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

May 29, 2026

7 min.

Private Chef Placement: My Scholar Wealth Conversation

A recap of my Scholar Wealth Podcast conversation on the mistakes UHNW families make when hiring a private chef, and how to avoid them.

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A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

May 24, 2026

Why UHNW Families Are Hiring Health and Nutrition Chefs in 2026

From longevity protocols to Bryan Johnson's Immortals program, the role of the private chef is changing. Here's what UHNW families now expect.

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A private chef preparing service in a UHNW residential kitchen, illustrating the discreet world of full-time private chef placement.A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

May 18, 2026

8 min

Private Chef Agency vs. Direct Hire: What's Changed in 2026

The honest breakdown of agency vs. direct hire for private chef placement, from a chef who spent 20 years inside those homes.

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