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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.

December 1, 2025

8 min

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

Hiring a private chef through an agency or going direct? From ski season chefs in Aspen to traveling chefs for multi-residence families, discover why vetting and replacement guarantees matter in 2026.

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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.

September 10, 2025

Under 10 minutes

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Private Chef for Your Luxury Estate | UHNW Guide

Avoid costly private chef hiring mistakes. 10 essential questions every Estate Personnel Administrator must ask before hiring for UHNW households in NYC, London, Miami.

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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.

August 26, 2025

4 minutes

The Complete Guide to Hiring Luxury Private Chefs for Ultra-Wealthy Families in 2025

The comprehensive step by step journey to hiring an estate chef for a Billionaire Family

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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.

August 1, 2025

7 Minutes

What is the salary of a private chef - Explore salaries

Explore compensation for estate chefs, yacht chefs, and performance chefs in the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

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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.

Meet Chris Demaillet, Founder of the World's Most Famous Unknown Chef Agency

He's signed more NDAs than a NYC lawyer and knows what your favourite celebrity eats for breakfast. Meet Chris Demaillet, the Michelin-trained chef behind Montclair Chef.

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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.

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Private Chef

Full-time private chef salaries range from $80K to $300K+. See what Michelin-trained chefs cost in New York, London, Monaco and Los Angeles — with real figures from active placements.

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