Montclair Chef places elite, full-time private chefs for entertainment industry families and UHNW households across Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades. Salaries from $140,000–$250,000+ annually. Shortlist in 10 days. Up to 6-month guarantee.
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Serving entertainment industry leaders across Los Angeles, we specialize in chefs with expertise in celebrity wellness protocols and the unique demands of high-profile households. Our chefs source from the Santa Monica Farmers Market and specialty purveyors like Erewhon Market.
Whether for your Beverly Hills estate, Bel Air residence, or Malibu beach house, 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 with NDA-experienced professionals—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 Los Angeles typically earn $140,000–$250,000+ 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.
Standard placements take 7–14 days to ensure the right match between chef expertise and family requirements.
Every chef undergoes comprehensive background checks, reference verification from previous UHNW and celebrity employers, culinary skill assessment, and interviews. We verify employment history, check criminal records, and confirm right-to-work status. Only chefs with proven discretion are presented to clients.
Yes—this is a core specialty in Los Angeles. Our network includes chefs trained in plant-based protocols, alkaline diets, juice cleanses, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and performance-focused meal planning that Hollywood's elite depend on.
Discretion is paramount in Hollywood. All chefs sign comprehensive NDAs and have proven track records with A-list clients. Our vetting prioritizes professionalism and maintaining absolute privacy for high-profile individuals and families.
Yes. Our chefs are experienced with severe allergies, autoimmune protocols, and medically-prescribed nutrition plans. They coordinate directly with your physicians, nutritionists, and trainers to ensure all dietary requirements are met safely.
Yes. Many clients have homes in Beverly Hills, Malibu, and other US or international locations. 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, including on-location work. Through our global network in New York, London, 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, superyachts, and established celebrity households. We prioritize candidates with formal culinary training, fine-dining experience, and proven success in private service with high-profile clients.
Yes. We provide verified references from past A-list placements using confidential systems that protect client privacy. Our reputation is built on serving entertainment industry 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, NDA-experienced chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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