Private chef agency · London, UK & Europe
Private chef agency for private households
Full-time residential and travelling chefs who cook for the family every day and for their guests. Found through Michael's private network and vetted by him personally.
The short answer
What a private chef does for your household
A private chef cooks for one family, full time: planning menus around the family's tastes, diets and allergies, sourcing ingredients, running the kitchen, and cooking for dinners and events at home.
Many travel with the family between residences, yachts and holidays. We place full-time household chefs, not event or dinner-party caterers.
Private chefs we place
Find the right kind of private chef
Private chef
Cooks every day for the family, live-in or live-out, around their tastes and diets.
Head chef
Leads the kitchen team in a large household and cooks for regular entertaining.
Travelling chef
Moves with the family between residences, yachts and holidays.
Private chef salary
How much does a private chef cost?
Typical gross annual salaries from MOR's recent searches, before the placement fee.
| Private chef | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| Private chef | £60k–£80k |
| Head chef | £75k–£90k |
| Travelling chef | £70k–£90k |
Gross annual salary. Packages vary with the size of the household and the hours.
Vetting
How we vet private chefs
- Face-to-face interview with Michael, and a discussion of menus, diets and the family's routine
- References verified directly with previous principals, family offices or estate offices
- Identity, right to work and background checks
- A cooking trial in your home before an offer
Questions
Hiring a private chef: FAQs
How much does a private chef cost?
A full-time private chef in London typically earns £60k to £90k a year gross, depending on experience, the size of the household and how much they travel.
How long does it take to hire a private chef?
Under a week from brief to shortlist.
What does a private chef agency charge?
Fees are agreed with each client and depend on the search. Every search starts with an engagement deposit, credited against the fee.
Looking for a private chef?
Tell Michael about the household. Confidential, with a reply the same working day.