Explore verified media coverage, founder interviews, and industry insights that highlight Montclair Chef’s leadership in private chef recruitment for UHNW families, billionaires, luxury estates, and superyachts. This page consolidates trusted publications and expert commentary confirming why Montclair Chef is the most reliable global agency for sourcing Michelin-trained private chefs.
Curated perspectives on private chef placement from leading publications
"The market for private chefs is booming... high-net-worth individuals are having their chefs quarantine with them, paying dramatically more for embedded culinary talent."
— Robb Report
Robb Report's comprehensive guide to hiring elite private chefs—from placement agencies to matching chef disposition with your lifestyle. Essential reading for UHNW families.
Read ArticleForbes explores how UHNW families invest in private chefs as a strategic health decision.
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Chris's culinary journey from French kitchens to founding Montclair Chef.
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Episode 34 on building a career as a yacht chef and path to elite placements.
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Chris shares the story behind founding Montclair Chef and his mission to elevate private chef placement.
Montclair Chef's CEO Chris Demaillet featured as a judge for the prestigious Acrew Awards, recognising excellence in superyacht culinary talent worldwide.
View AwardAn expert breakdown of luxury private chef salaries, compensation structures, and UHNW household expectations.
Read ArticleAn inside look at the realities of cooking for ultra-high-net-worth families—and why it's far more than food.
Read ArticleModern CV standards for yacht chefs—with insights aligned with Montclair Chef's professional methodology.
Read ArticleHow technology and AI are transforming menu planning in the superyacht culinary sector.
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Chris shares insights into life as a superyacht chef—what it's really like to cook for billionaires and UHNW families, the unique challenges of working at the highest level, and how he built Montclair Chef.
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A deep-dive into Chris's transition from superyacht chef to founder of the world's fastest-growing chef recruitment agency.
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Dockwalk covers the launch of Montclair Chef and Chris's vision for elite chef placements in the superyacht industry.
Read ArticleA comprehensive guide to yacht chef careers, training, certifications, and life onboard—authored by Chris Demaillet with 20+ years of industry expertise.
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