Private Chef Agency
Find a private chef through the agency VIP families trust
EED places exceptional private chefs with VIP, celebrity and UHNW families in London, Dubai and worldwide. Bespoke cuisine, dietary expertise and complete discretion — placed personally.
Private Chef Placements
Exceptional cuisine, entirely personal to you
A private chef cooks exclusively for your family — designing menus around your preferences, dietary requirements and lifestyle. A private chef's sole focus is your household: from healthy daily family meals and children's food to formal dinner parties and large-scale private entertaining.
EED private chefs are accomplished culinary professionals who have worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, private estates and on superyachts. They understand the standards expected by VIP and UHNW households and are equally at ease preparing a weekday family supper or catering for a large gathering or house event.
Our chefs can be placed as part of a complete household team — often working alongside an estate manager, butler or domestic couple placed through EED.
What's Included
- ✓Daily family meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner
- ✓Bespoke menu planning & seasonal cooking
- ✓Dietary requirements — halal, kosher, allergen-free, vegan
- ✓Children's meals & nutrition
- ✓Private dinner parties & household entertaining
- ✓Grocery shopping, kitchen management & budgeting
- ✓Travel with the family — holidays & international residences
- ✓Superyacht & estate placements available
Why Choose EED
Private chefs placed with care and precision
A private chef spends time in the most intimate part of your home. The match between chef and family — in terms of cuisine style, personality and working approach — matters as much as culinary skill. EED takes time to understand your family's tastes, dietary requirements and lifestyle before presenting any candidates.
Every EED chef has been personally interviewed, reference-checked and vetted. We have placed chefs with royalty, public figures and the world's most discerning families since 2010.
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Culinary expertise matched to your household
We match chefs to families based on cuisine style, family composition, entertaining requirements and personality — not simply on CV.
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Dietary & religious requirements
We specialise in placing chefs experienced in halal, kosher, allergen-free, vegan and other specialist dietary requirements — particularly important for our Middle Eastern and international clients.
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International travel as standard
Our chefs are accustomed to travelling with families between London, Dubai, the South of France and beyond — adapting to different kitchens and local produce wherever the family is based.
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NDA & replacement guarantee
All placements include the option of an NDA and are backed by our replacement guarantee. Complete discretion is maintained throughout the process.
Common Questions
Private chef — frequently asked questions
What does a private chef do?
A private chef cooks exclusively for your household — planning menus, grocery shopping, preparing daily meals and catering for entertaining. Unlike a restaurant or events chef, their entire focus is your family. They work to your dietary preferences, lifestyle and schedule, adapting menus for everything from weekday family dinners to formal dinner parties.
How much does a private chef cost?
Private chef salaries typically range from £40,000 to £80,000+ per year net for full-time live-in or live-out positions, depending on experience, the scale of the household and whether international travel is required. Contact EED for a detailed discussion about your requirements and budget.
Can the chef travel with us internationally?
Yes — international travel is standard for many of our private chef placements. Our chefs regularly travel with families between London, Dubai, the South of France, Switzerland and beyond. We handle all travel and contractual arrangements as standard.
Can you find a chef for specific dietary requirements?
Yes — dietary specialism is one of the most common requirements for our private chef placements. We place chefs experienced in halal, kosher, allergen-free, vegan, raw food and other specialist cuisines. Please detail your requirements when you register and we will match accordingly.
Can EED place other household staff alongside the chef?
Yes — through our household staff agency we can place a complete household team including estate manager, butler, domestic couple and personal trainer. We also place nannies and governesses through our specialist childcare division.
Private Chef Agency
Ready to find your private chef?
Tell us about your family, your cuisine preferences and your requirements. We will respond within 24 hours.