Executive Chefs at Home

Your Search for a Private Chef Ends Here

We place world-renowned culinary talent in the finest private residences.

What We Do

Exceptional Culinary
Talent, Delivered

Elegant table setting for private dining

Long-Term Private Chef

From daily family meals to hosting distinguished guests, our long-term placements provide a full-time private chef—live-in or live-out—who becomes an integral part of your home. Every menu is crafted around your dietary preferences, lifestyle, and schedule.

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Salmon canapés elegantly plated

Short-Term & Seasonal

Whether you're spending the summer in the Hamptons, wintering in Aspen, or hosting at a vacation property, we match you with an exceptional chef for the duration of your stay. Flexible engagements from two weeks to several months. Short-term placements under one month will soon be available through HELM, our on-demand culinary platform.

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Dining table set for an event

Parties & Events

Intimate dinner parties, milestone celebrations, corporate gatherings—our event chefs create unforgettable dining experiences. Optional sommelier and mixologist pairings elevate every occasion to its fullest potential. One-off events will soon be bookable through HELM, our dedicated platform for on-demand culinary services.

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How It Works

A Seamless Experience,
From First Call to First Course

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your household, preferences, and culinary expectations. Every placement begins with understanding your unique needs.

Meet Your Chef

We curate a shortlist of vetted, world-class chefs matched to your criteria. Review profiles, conduct tastings, and select your ideal fit.

Begin the Experience

Your chef integrates seamlessly into your home. We handle logistics, contracts, and ongoing support so you simply enjoy extraordinary cuisine.

Our Philosophy

Where Culinary Mastery
Meets Impeccable Service

We believe that extraordinary private dining begins long before the first course arrives at the table. It starts with understanding the rhythms of your household, the nuances of your palate, and the occasions that matter most to you.

Every chef we place is not just a culinary professional — they are a curator of daily moments, turning the everyday meal into something truly remarkable.

Our network spans the finest culinary talent from Michelin-starred kitchens, five-star hotels, and renowned private households worldwide. Each chef is rigorously vetted, personally interviewed, and matched to your unique requirements.

Chef preparing a dish in a professional kitchen
We serve Nationwide, International, The Hamptons, NY, Palm Beach, FL, Aspen, CO, Nantucket, MA, Mediterranean, Caribbean
Giving Back

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Executive Chefs at Home is proud to support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and its signature program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids. The foundation is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care.

Our founder Brian Arruda spent seven years in the foster care system before being adopted. This deeply personal experience drives our commitment to the Dave Thomas Foundation and its mission to ensure every child has a loving, permanent family.

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Ready to Elevate Your Dining?

Let us match you with an extraordinary private chef.

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