New York is home to the greatest concentration of ultra-high-net-worth households in the world — and to the standards that come with it. From Fifth Avenue townhouses and downtown penthouses to the estates of Greenwich and Westchester, the households we serve expect their dining to be exceptional every day, and flawless when they entertain.
A private chef in New York must be versatile: as comfortable preparing a quiet weeknight dinner for the family as directing a formal evening for visiting guests, and discreet enough to move unseen through a high-profile household. Many of our New York placements are with principals in finance and the family-office world, and several maintain more than one residence — which asks a chef to travel, and to hold the same standard wherever the family is.
Executive Chefs at Home is headquartered in New York, and it is the market we know most intimately. We place full-time private and estate chefs, live-in or live-out, throughout the city and the surrounding Tri-State area, drawing on a network of top-tier talent that is rarely on the open market.
For what these roles pay, see our guide to what a full-time private chef costs; for how a placement comes together, see how to hire a full-time private chef.
Areas We Serve
- Manhattan
- Upper East Side
- Tribeca
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Westchester County
- Long Island's Gold Coast
- Northern New Jersey
New York is one of the markets we serve most often — but far from the only one. Executive Chefs at Home places private and estate chefs nationwide and around the world. See all our markets, or tell us where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a private chef cost in New York?
- New York commands among the highest private chef compensation in the country, reflecting the cost of living and the concentration of ultra-high-net-worth households. Our guide to what a full-time private chef costs covers current figures.
- Do you place private chefs outside Manhattan?
- Yes. We place throughout the Tri-State area, including Greenwich and Fairfield County in Connecticut, Westchester, Long Island's Gold Coast, and northern New Jersey. For summer placements on the East End, see our Hamptons page.
- Can a New York private chef be live-in or live-out?
- Both. City residences are frequently live-out arrangements, while larger suburban and Tri-State estates often include live-in accommodation. We tailor the arrangement to your household.