Montclair Chef is the trusted private chef agency for Monaco’s elite. We place chef privé monaco and UHNW private chefs for Monte Carlo families, film festival events, Antibes and French Riviera estates, with transparent private chef cost consultations across Cannes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Mareterra.

Serving the French Riviera's most discerning international families in Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Montclair Chef provides a service that is discreet, sophisticated, and tailored to the demanding lifestyle of the Mediterranean's ultra-wealthy.
We specialize in sourcing chefs with expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, Cannes Film Festival entertaining, superyacht service, and the unique requirements of Monaco's international households. Our chefs are masters of their craft, experienced with sourcing from premier locations like Marché de la Condamine and specialty purveyors throughout the Côte d'Azur.
Whether for a banking executive in Monte Carlo, a film producer in Cannes, a tech entrepreneur in the Mareterra development, or a luxury estate in Eze-sur-Mer, our private chef Monaco & chef privé placement in Monaco provide exceptional culinary support with absolute discretion.
In the French Riviera's most exclusive enclaves, discerning UHNW families choose Montclair Chef Agency for one critical reason: we're the only private chef specialist founded by a Michelin-starred chef who understands the sophisticated requirements of international elite households and the absolute discretion they demand.
From Monaco penthouses to Cannes villas, our founder's insider experience—training in 3-star Michelin kitchens and serving ultra-high-net-worth families as their private chef—gives us unmatched understanding of what discerning clients truly require. Unlike generalist staffing agencies, we focus exclusively on elite culinary placement with superyacht and film industry experience, ensuring precision that only comes from having lived this world firsthand.
Whether you need an estate chef for your Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villa, a superyacht chef for Mediterranean cruising, or a festival event specialist for Cannes season, our focused expertise delivers results.


In Monaco's most exclusive circles, discerning UHNW families choose Montclair Chef as the premier private chef agency French Riviera offers.
Unlike generalist staffing firms, we specialize exclusively in Mediterranean elite private chef services, founded by a Michelin-trained chef with 20 years of real luxury household and superyacht experience. Our expertise in hiring personal chef Monaco talent and transparent private chef cost French Riviera consultation comes from understanding the sophisticated requirements of international banking executives, entertainment industry leaders, and established Monaco families, ensuring we know exactly what high-profile clients need.
Through the world's largest network of elite culinary professionals, we maintain exceptional reach in the French Riviera's competitive luxury market, accessing superyacht and festival-experienced talent that generalist agencies simply cannot.
Whether you need an estate chef for your Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villa, a superyacht chef for Mediterranean cruising, or a Cannes Film Festival specialist, our focused expertise delivers results.

Sourcing elite, full-time chefs for the French Riviera's most exclusive properties in locations like Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cannes, Odeon Tower, and the prestigious Mareterra development.

A curated selection of chefs specializing in luxury yacht service, Mediterranean provisioning, port-to-port logistics, and creating exceptional dining experiences while cruising the French Riviera.

Providing discreet, professional chefs for film festival entertaining, Monaco Grand Prix events, private yacht parties, and sophisticated gatherings throughout the Côte d'Azur social season.
Absolutely. This is our specialty on the French Riviera. We have a curated network of chefs with advanced knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, international gastronomy, and contemporary wellness trends that Monaco's elite families depend on for sophisticated entertaining and optimal nutrition.
Yes, we can place experienced chefs for luxury yacht charters, Cannes Film Festival parties, Monaco Grand Prix entertaining, and private events throughout the French Riviera. They can manage all culinary aspects from intimate yacht dinners to sophisticated festival receptions.
For urgent private chef placements, we can typically provide qualified candidates within 48-72 hours through our extensive French Riviera network. Our standard placement process takes 7-14 days to ensure perfect matching between chef expertise and family requirements.
Certainly. Our Michelin-starred event chef services bring world-renowned culinary talent directly to your Monaco villa, Cannes residence, or Cape d'Antibes estate for intimate dinners, festival entertaining, or business hospitality that rivals the region's finest establishments.
Discretion is paramount on the French Riviera. All our chefs sign comprehensive confidentiality agreements and have proven track records with UHNW international clients. Our vetting process places heavy emphasis on professionalism and maintaining absolute privacy for distinguished individuals and families.
Our chefs are experts in managing sophisticated dietary requirements including Mediterranean diets, international cuisine preferences, and contemporary wellness protocols. We coordinate directly with family physicians, nutritionists, and wellness practitioners to ensure all requirements are met with restaurant-quality presentation.
Through our global network, we can arrange for chefs to travel with families between Monaco and other residences such as a winter chalet in the Alps, or coordinate superyacht rotations and seasonal staffing across the Mediterranean and beyond.
We can provide verified references from past UHNW placements (maintaining confidentiality through coded systems). Our reputation is built on serving French Riviera's most distinguished international families with similar profiles, security requirements, and exceptional service expectations.
We offer a full guarantee on all our long-term private chef Monaco and chef privé Monaco placement packages in Monaco and throughout the French Riviera. Our standard guarantee covers up to 60 days, ensuring your elite-experienced chef meets your family's expectations for culinary performance, household integration, and discretion standards. For clients choosing our premium placement package, we extend this guarantee up to 6 months with free replacement service if needed. If your private chef doesn't meet your distinguished family's standards within the guarantee period, we will provide a replacement chef at no additional placement fee. This comprehensive guarantee reflects our confidence in our rigorous vetting process and our commitment to serving the French Riviera's most discerning international families with absolute peace of mind.
Allow us to become a trusted extension of your culinary team. As specialists in private chef placement, with personal UHNW experience and the world's largest network of elite culinary talent, we deliver results that general staffing agencies simply cannot match.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation to discuss your private chef needs accross Monaco, the South of France or the French Riviera.
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