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 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 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 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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