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 Guidehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQQCD8KN🌐 Montclair Chef Agencyhttps://montclairchef.com🎧 Fugitive Chefs explores what happens when chefs step outside the traditional kitchen path.🌐 Website: www.fugitivechefs.com📸 Furqan's Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dtiyTv🎧 Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/43ndATO🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3F6j25A🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43vBtbT▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fugitivechefs