How much does it cost to hire a private chef in San Francisco?

Private chef salaries in the Bay Area range from $140,000-$250,000 annually for full-time estate chefs, or $750-$1,200 per day for freelance service, depending on Michelin training and UHNW experience.

How quickly can you hire a private chef in San Francisco?

We can place qualified Michelin-trained private chefs in San Francisco within 48-72 hours for urgent needs, or 7-14 days for full-service placements tailored to UHNW family requirements.

Private Chef for San Francisco & Silicon Valley

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Culinary Excellence for the Leaders of Innovation

Serving the leaders of innovation in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Montclair Chef provides a service that is efficient, discreet, and tailored to a demanding lifestyle.
We specialise in sourcing chefs with expertise in health-conscious, wellness-focused, and sustainable "farm-to-table" cuisine. Our chefs are masters of their craft, accustomed to sourcing from the iconic Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and specialty purveyors like Bi-Rite Market. Whether for a busy tech executive in Palo Alto, a venture capitalist in Atherton, or a family estate in Napa Valley, our placements are designed to provide exceptional culinary support with quiet confidence.

What Sets Us Apart

In the Bay Area's most exclusive circles, discerning UHNW families choose Montclair Chef Agency for one critical reason: we're the only private chef specialist founded by a Michelin-starred chef who understands the sophisticated requirements of elite households. From Pacific Heights penthouses to Atherton estates, our founder's insider experience—training in 3-star Michelin kitchens and serving UHNW families as their private chef—gives us unmatched understanding of what distinguished clients truly require.

Unlike generalist staffing agencies, we focus exclusively on elite culinary placement, ensuring precision that only comes from having lived this world firsthand.

Private Chef Specialists Only – Exclusive focus on private chef placement, not general household staffing
Founder's UHNW Experience – Personal background as private chef to ultra-high net worth families
3-Star Michelin Training – Deep understanding of world-class culinary standards
Largest Global Network – Unmatched access to elite private chef talent worldwide
Bay Area Market Expertise – Extensive reach in San Francisco's competitive local chef market
Absolute Discretion – Confidential service for high-profile clients requiring complete privacy

Traditional cable cars in down-town San Francisco where our private chef shop for gourmet food.

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Why Bay Area Family Office And UHNW Clients Choose Montclair Chef

In the Bay Area's most exclusive circles, discerning UHNW families choose Montclair Chef as the best private chef agency San Francisco offers. Unlike generalist staffing firms, we specialize exclusively in private chef services, founded by a Michelin-trained chef with 20 years of real UHNW experience. Our expertise in hiring personal chef Bay Area talent and transparent private chef cost San Francisco consultation comes from understanding the sophisticated palates of Silicon Valley executives and Pacific Heights families, ensuring we know exactly what elite clients require.

Through the world's largest network of elite culinary professionals, we maintain exceptional reach in the Bay Area's competitive market, accessing Michelin-trained talent that generalist agencies simply cannot. Whether you need an estate chef for your Atherton residence, a superyacht specialist for your vessel in San Francisco Bay, or a performance nutrition expert for optimal health, our focused expertise delivers results.
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When you engage Montclair Chef, you're partnering with culinary specialists who understand that true luxury lies in flawless execution across all your requirements—from your Pacific Heights penthouse to your Napa Valley estate.

Our Specialized Private Chef Services in San Francisco

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Private Residence Chefs

Sourcing elite, full-time chefs for the Bay Area's most exclusive private estates in neighborhoods like Atherton, Palo Alto, and Pacific Heights.

estate chef services

Vegan spinach gnocchi with fresh greens and plant-based parmesan & horseradish gratted, crafted by a private plant-based chef.

Health-Focused Chefs

A curated selection of chefs specialising in organic, plant-based, keto, paleo and other specific dietary protocols designed to support peak mental and physical performance.

health chef services