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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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An empty professional kitchen at night, lit by one overhead light. Conveys "the chef has gone home, or gone for good." Alt text: An empty private kitchen after service, illustrating the moment a UHNW household realises their chef has left.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

When a Private Chef Quits: 10 Questions That Would Have Prevented It

The real reasons private chefs leave UHNW households, and the 10 questions that surface those risks before you hire.

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A beautifully set private dining table in a UHNW residence, fully prepared but empty, with a kitchen visible in the background. Conveys "everything ready before the family arrives." Alt text: A private dining setup in a UHNW residence.A chef adding the finishing sauce to a Michelin-style dish, representing the elite private chef placement services by Montclair Chef.

May 18, 2026

4 minutes

The Complete Guide to Hiring a Private Chef for a UHNW Household

The honest, end-to-end process for hiring a full-time private chef into a UHNW household, written by a chef who lived it.

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

May 18, 2026

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 family office workspace, illustrating the strategic decision-making behind 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

3 min read

When a Family Office Should NOT Use a Chef Agency

The honest answer to "do I need a chef agency?" from someone who runs one and turns away as much work as he accepts.

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