Private chef placement 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.
An elite private estate chef is the heart of a UHNW household. They elevate daily dining to restaurant quality, manage sophisticated entertaining, and adapt seamlessly to your family's needs.
More than convenience, a dedicated private chef is an investment in your family's health, time, and quality of life.
At Montclair Chef, we specialize in placing Michelin-trained professionals with the world's most discerning households. With 20+ years experience in private service, we understand that the right placement requires culinary excellence, cultural fit, and absolute discretion.



Elite private estate chefs do far more than cook. They manage your household's entire culinary operation—from daily meals to formal entertaining—with Michelin-level precision.
We understand the sophisticated requirements of UHNW households—multi-residence coordination, dietary needs, staff integration, and absolute discretion.


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 chef salaries range from $80,000 to $200,000+ annually, depending on experience, location, and household complexity. Michelin-trained chefs with UHNW experience typically command $150,000 or more. We provide transparent salary guidance during your consultation.
Work with a specialist placement agency—not a general staffing firm. At Montclair Chef, we focus exclusively on private chef placement for UHNW families. We vet all candidates, deliver a curated shortlist within 10 days, and arrange trials in your home before any commitment.
A private estate chef manages your household's entire culinary operation—menu planning, sourcing premium ingredients, preparing daily meals, accommodating dietary needs, and coordinating with household staff. For families with multiple residences, they travel between properties and maintain consistency wherever you are.
Estate chefs are trained for comprehensive household management—multi-residence coordination, staff integration, and formal entertaining. Private chefs focus primarily on cooking. Estate chef specialists manage entire dining programs across primary homes, holiday properties, and seasonal residences.
A private chef works full-time for one household, available daily as part of your staff. A personal chef serves multiple clients and visits on a scheduled basis to batch-cook meals. UHNW families typically require a private chef for availability, consistency, and discretion.
You can do either. Some families hire self-employed chefs who invoice monthly. However, contracted chefs often take on multiple clients and may seek other work—potentially leaving you without coverage when you need them most.
Montclair Chef specializes in full-time employed private chefs. These professionals work exclusively for your household, fully dedicated to your family's needs. No competing priorities, no divided attention—just complete commitment.
With a specialist agency, you can receive a curated shortlist within 10 days. Full placement—including trials and final selection—typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on your requirements.
We verify culinary background, confirm references from previous UHNW households, and conduct thorough background checks. Every chef is assessed by our founder, who spent 20+ years as a private chef at this level. Up to 3 background checks are included in select packages.
Staff integration is essential. During consultation, we assess your household dynamics and staff protocols. Our chefs have proven experience working alongside estate managers, housekeepers, security, and nannies—maintaining the discretion and service standards required in UHNW environments.
Yes. Our chefs prepare kid-friendly meals alongside adult dining, accommodating different tastes, schedules, and nutritional needs. They coordinate seamlessly with nannies and household staff to ensure mealtimes run smoothly for the whole family.
Yes. Our chefs are experienced with medical diets, food allergies, religious requirements (kosher, halal), and lifestyle protocols—from anti-inflammatory and keto to plant-based nutrition. We match chefs to your family's specific needs.
Depending on your package, you receive up to 6 months placement protection—more than any agency we know of. If a placement doesn't work out, we support you through a replacement process designed to minimise disruption.
Contact us for a confidential consultation. We'll discuss your requirements, then activate your search. Depending on your package, this includes a curated shortlist within 10 days, up to 3 trial days with no agency fees, and up to 3 background checks.
Let us connect you with a highly experienced chef who fits your household perfectly.
Schedule a confidential consultation to get started.
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