Montclair Chef places elite, full-time private chefs for UHNW families across Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, and Chelsea. Salaries from £110,000–£230,000+ annually. Shortlist in 10 days. Up to 6-month guarantee.
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Serving London's most discerning families in Mayfair, Belgravia, and Knightsbridge, we specialize in chefs with expertise in contemporary British cuisine and the unique requirements of prestigious households. Our chefs source from Borough Market and Harrods Food Halls.
Whether for your Mayfair townhouse, Chelsea residence, or Cotswolds estate, our placements deliver exceptional culinary support with absolute discretion.
We're the only private chef agency founded by a Michelin-trained chef with 20 years of personal UHNW experience. Unlike generalist staffing firms, we focus exclusively on long-term private chef placement—not events, not household staff.


Full-time private chefs for UHNW families and luxury residences. Michelin-trained professionals skilled in family dining, dietary management, and seamless household integration.
Curated shortlist delivered within 10 days.

Dedicated private chefs for families managing multiple residences worldwide. Seamless coordination across estates, travel schedules, and seasonal relocations—with consistent quality and discretion at every property.

Private chefs specialized in longevity-focused nutrition and medical dietary requirements. From anti-inflammatory nutrition to performance-focused meal planning, our chefs work alongside nutritionists, physicians, and wellness teams.
✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
Full-time private chefs in London typically earn £110,000–£230,000+ annually, depending on experience, dietary specializations, and household complexity. This excludes food budgets. We provide detailed salary guidance during your consultation.
Contact us for a confidential consultation. We learn your requirements, then deliver a shortlist of vetted, background-checked candidates within 10 days. You interview your top choices, conduct a paid cooking trial, and we finalize placement with up to 6-month guarantee.
For urgent needs, we can present qualified candidates within 72 hours. Standard placements take 10–14 days to ensure the right match between chef expertise and family requirements.
Every chef undergoes comprehensive background checks, reference verification from previous UHNW employers, culinary skill assessment, and interviews. We verify employment history, check for criminal records, and confirm right-to-work status. Only chefs with proven discretion are presented to clients.
Yes—this is our specialty in London. Our network includes chefs with advanced knowledge of contemporary British cuisine, seasonal menus, and international culinary styles that London's elite families depend on.
Discretion is paramount. All chefs sign comprehensive confidentiality agreements and have proven track records with high-profile clients. Our vetting prioritizes professionalism and maintaining absolute privacy for distinguished individuals and families.
Through our global network, we can arrange for chefs to travel with families internationally, or coordinate with our Monaco, New York, Los Angeles, or other location teams for seamless service continuation across your residences worldwide.
Yes. Our chefs are experienced with food intolerances, wellness protocols, and medically-prescribed nutrition plans. They coordinate directly with family physicians, nutritionists, and wellness practitioners to ensure all requirements are met safely.
Yes. Many clients have homes in Mayfair and the Cotswolds or Home Counties. We place chefs experienced in managing multiple kitchens, coordinating with household staff at each property, and maintaining consistent quality across residences.
We place chefs comfortable with extensive travel. Through our global network in California, Monaco, New York, and other locations, we can also coordinate local chef coverage when your primary chef cannot travel.
Our chefs come from Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and established private households. We prioritize candidates with formal culinary training, fine-dining experience, and proven success in private service with distinguished families.
Yes. We provide verified references from past UHNW placements using confidential systems that protect client privacy. Our reputation is built on serving London's most distinguished families with similar profiles and security requirements.
Our standard package includes a 60-day guarantee. Premium placements include up to 6 months coverage. If your chef doesn't meet expectations within the guarantee period, we provide a replacement at no additional placement fee.
Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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