Montclair Chef is Texas’s premier private chef agency, trusted by UHNW families in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. We place full-time estate chefs in Dallas, source wellness chefs in Austin, and provide top culinary talent for Houston’s most exclusive events. From River Oaks to Highland Park and West Lake Hills, we offer a founder-led, confidential solution for principals and family offices seeking the best private chefs in Texas.
From the established fortunes of Houston to the dynamic tech hubs of Austin, Montclair Chef provides an unparalleled culinary service for the most discerning families in Texas.
We offer full-time private chef placement for Dallas estates, seasonal chefs for Hill Country ranches, and temporary chefs for high-profile events.
Our deep understanding of the state's unique UHNW landscape allows us to source the perfect culinary professional for a residence in River Oaks, a modern compound in West Lake Hills, or a traditional family home in Highland Park.
Case Study: A prominent Dallas family in Preston Hollow required a highly discreet chef with expertise in both Southern entertaining and complex dietary restrictions.
We are not a generalist agency; we are chef placement specialists in the UHNW lifestyle. Our founder's firsthand experience in the world's most demanding households gives us an unparalleled understanding of what Texas families require. We deliver:
Placing elite private chefs for permanent roles in Houston's River Oaks, Dallas's Highland Park, and modern estates in Austin. We also source top seasonal talent for Hill Country ranches and holiday periods.
From masters of high-end Texas barbecue and open-fire cooking for large-scale entertaining to wellness chefs for health-conscious entrepreneurs in Austin, our network covers every specialised culinary need.
Curating unforgettable private dining experiences for exclusive events, from charity galas in Dallas to high-profile corporate functions in Houston, led by chefs from Michelin-starred backgrounds.
Yes, absolutely. We specifically vet for chefs who have experience with high-end barbecue, open-fire cooking, and orchestrating large family gatherings and charity events that are a hallmark of the Texas social scene.
Yes, this is a core specialty. We place highly adaptable traveling chefs who can manage the culinary logistics across multiple properties, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence whether you are in the city or at your ranch.
Discretion is paramount. All our candidates are accustomed to operating under strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). We manage the entire process with the utmost confidentiality, a standard we have perfected while working with high-profile principals in Preston Hollow and River Oaks.
Yes. We specifically screen for chefs with experience in formal, multi-staffed households. They are adept at collaborating with Estate Managers, housekeepers, and nannies to ensure a harmonious and efficient operation.
For families seeking the best private chef Austin has to offer, sourcing is paramount. Our chefs provide a true farm-to-table experience by building relationships with top local purveyors, from renowned butchers in the city to sourcing organic produce from acclaimed markets like Central Market. This ensures that for our clients in West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, and Lake Austin, every kitchen is stocked with only the finest ingredients.
We offer a full guarantee on all our long term private chef placement packages in Houston and throughout the Texas Area. Our standard guarantee covers up to 60 days, ensuring your Culinary-trained chef meets your family's expectations for culinary performance, household integration, and discretion standards. For clients choosing our premium placement package, we extend this guarantee up to 6 months with free replacement service if needed. If your private chef doesn't meet your UHNW family's standards within the guarantee period, we will provide a replacement chef at no additional placement fee. This comprehensive guarantee reflects our confidence in our rigorous vetting process and our commitment to serving Texas and Austin's most discerning families with absolute peace of mind.
From the estates of River Oaks in Houston to Highland Park in Dallas and the lakefront residences of West Lake Hills in Austin, Montclair Chef provides private chefs who meet the exacting standards of Texas’s most discerning families. Whether you require a full-time estate chef, a wellness chef, or culinary support for exclusive events, our founder-led agency delivers a seamless and confidential service trusted by billionaires and family offices across the state. Contact us today for a private consultation.
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