From Michelin Kitchens to Billionaires: The World of Private Chefs | Chris Demaillet

What if one of the most attractive chef careers isn’t in restaurants at all?

In this episode of Fugitive Chefs, I speak with Chris Demaillet, founder of Montclair Chef Agency and former Michelin-star, yacht, and private chef.

Chris shares his journey from a 3 Michelin Star kitchen to working on superyachts and eventually cooking for ultra-high-net-worth families around the world.

Along the way we explore an industry most chefs rarely get exposed to:

Private chefs.

We discuss:

• How Chris went from a 3 Michelin Star restaurant to a superyacht

• Why the salary was nearly triple what he earned in restaurants

• The reality of cooking for billionaires and high-profile families

• The difference between yacht chefs and private chefs

• What chefs underestimate about this career path

• The communication skills most chefs never develop• How private chefs get hired

• Common mistakes chefs make during trials• Why personality matters as much as cooking ability

• How Chris built Montclair Chef Agency

• The size of the private chef industry today

• Practical advice for chefs wanting to enter the fieldIf you've ever wondered what exists beyond restaurants, this episode offers a rare look inside one of the least visible career paths in the food world.

📖 Resources mentioned:

The Private Chef Guide

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQQCD8KN

🌐 Montclair Chef Agency

https://montclairchef.com

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