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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.

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Press coverage and industry recognition for Montclair Chef and founder Chris Demaillet.

FORBES • ROBB REPORT • DOCKWALK • SCHOLAR WEALTH • SUPERYACHT CONTENT

"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, 2020
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Featured Podcast Interview

Chris Demaillet and Dr. Stephan Shipe on the Scholar Wealth Podcast
Scholar Wealth Podcast · April 2026

From the Field: What It Takes to Find and Place the Right Private Chef

Chris Demaillet joined Dr. Stephan Shipe, PhD, CFA, CFP, founder of Scholar Financial Advising, to discuss how UHNW families approach private chef placement. The conversation covers compensation structures, personality fit, and the realities of multi-residence travel placements. Stephan's commentary on advisor compensation has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Barron's, and Kiplinger.

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Books by Chris Demaillet

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The Yacht Chef Guide

A working guide to yacht chef careers, training, certifications, and life onboard, authored by Chris Demaillet. Available now on Amazon.

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Founded by the former personal chef to Billionaires. We place only full-time, Michelin-trained private chefs for UHNW families and multi-residence households.

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Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca.
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