Guidance for Discerning Households
Considered answers to the questions households ask before hiring a full-time private chef.
How We Vet Private Chefs
Inside the Executive Chefs at Home vetting process — how we screen, assess, and verify every private chef, and why we work only with the top five percent of talent.
Read the guide Hiring GuideWhat Does a Full-Time Private Chef Cost in 2026?
What a full-time private chef costs at the top of the market — elite private chef salaries, benefits, and agency placement fees for ultra-high-net-worth households.
Read the guide Hiring GuideWhat Is an Estate Chef? Role, Compensation, and When to Hire One
What an estate chef is, how the role differs from a private chef, what they earn, and when an ultra-high-net-worth household should hire one.
Read the guide Hiring GuideHow to Hire a Full-Time Private Chef
A step-by-step guide to hiring a full-time private chef — defining the role, sourcing and vetting candidates, running a trial, and structuring the offer.
Read the guide Hiring GuidePrivate Chef vs. Personal Chef: What's the Difference?
Private chef vs. personal chef — the differences in employment, cost, and service, and how to know which one your household actually needs.
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