Full-time private chefs for UHNW families across Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Los Altos Hills, Hillsborough, Pacific Heights, Palo Alto, and Napa Valley.
Salaries from $160,000–$300,000+ annually. Shortlist in 10 days. 6-month guarantee.
Serving tech executives and UHNW families across the Bay Area, we specialize in chefs with expertise in wellness-focused, sustainable cuisine.
We regularly place chefs for founders, CEOs, and C-suite executives across Silicon Valley — from Sand Hill Road VC partners to post-IPO founders in Atherton, Woodside, and Portola Valley.
Our chefs source from the iconic Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and specialty purveyors like Bi-Rite Market. Whether for your Palo Alto residence, Atherton estate, or Napa Valley retreat, our placements deliver exceptional culinary support with absolute discretion.
Montclair Chef was founded by Chris Demaillet — a Michelin-trained chef who spent nearly a decade as personal chef to Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara, and trained under Michel Roux OBE. We focus exclusively on long-term private chef placement — not events, not household staff.
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.
Atherton · Woodside · Portola Valley · Los Altos Hills · Hillsborough · Menlo Park · Palo Alto · Saratoga · Los Gatos · Ross · Tiburon · Pacific Heights · Napa Valley
✓ Background checks · ✓ Reference verification · ✓ 6-month guarantee · ✓ Free replacement
Shortlist in 10 days. Background-checked chefs. Up to 6-month placement guarantee.
Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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