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After 20 years serving ultra-high-net-worth families as their private chef—in estates, on yachts, aboard private jets—I founded Montclair Chef to solve a problem I saw repeatedly: families struggling to find chefs who truly understood their world.
Today, we place full-time private chefs for the families I once cooked for — Chris Demaillet, Founder
A Structured Selection and Placement Process
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Our family office manages a complex portfolio across Florida, Italy, and France, which includes frequent travel. Montclair Chef delivered a flawless solution. They provided a chef who is not only a culinary talent but also an expert in managing our family's needs wherever we travel.
Senior Family Office Executive
South Florida, US
Our Principal needed a top-tier private chef for their residences in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Montclair Chef was a truly invaluable partner. They found us the perfect fit: a discreet, low-key professional who truly understands how to 'read a room' and cater to the family's specific needs.
Director of Residences
New York, USA
Very efficient service, we had a great match within the first two candidates. The hands-on experience of the founder was a strong advantage
Executive PA
Paris, France
Montclair runs a very conscientious and thorough agency. I found them to be very proactive and listened and provided excellent options for the position we were looking to fill. We will certainly use Montclair again in the future.
Family Office Manager
London, UK
In my search for a traveling private chef, Montclair came highly recommended. Just a week after our initial meeting, I already received the first profiles of great candidates. The selection process wasn't easy! Thank you.
House Manager
Monaco
Great selection of candidates, thorough vetting process, and ongoing support that insured the chef was well integrated with our chef team. Excellent and professional services.
Director of Residences
New York, US
