Luxury
Every placement reflects the highest standard of culinary excellence. We work exclusively with chefs who have trained at the world's most celebrated kitchens and institutions.
About Us
Our Story
How a classically trained chef built the premier private chef placement agency — one extraordinary kitchen at a time.
The Beginning From Michelin Kitchens
From Michelin Kitchens
to Your Kitchen
Brian Arruda didn't set out to build a company. He set out to cook. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Brian honed his craft under some of the most legendary names in modern gastronomy — Charlie Palmer, José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Daniel Boulud.
As Executive Chef at Bar Boulud Boston and Boulud Sud in New York City, Brian led kitchens that served hundreds of guests each night. But it was the intimate, personal side of cooking that called to him — the kind of relationship a chef builds when the dining room has only one table, and the menu is written for one family.
Executive Chefs at Home was born from a simple conviction: the world's finest culinary talent shouldn't be confined to restaurants. Every discerning household deserves access to the kind of chef who can transform daily meals into an art form, and Brian built the agency to make that possible.
Culinary Institute of AmericaFormer Executive Chef — Bar BouludFormer Executive Chef — Boulud Sud
Our Principles
Built on Three Pillars
Confidentiality
Discretion is the cornerstone of our practice. From initial inquiry to long-term placement, every detail of your household and preferences remains strictly private.
Efficiency
Our curated network and rigorous vetting process means we match you with the ideal chef quickly — without sacrificing the precision our clients expect.
Leadership
The Team
A small, senior team with deep roots in luxury hospitality and world-class culinary arts.
Brian Arruda
Partner & COOBrian Arruda grew up in Stonington, CT, where, like many chefs, his first job was washing dishes. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Brian traveled the country working for acclaimed chefs such as Charlie Palmer, José Andrés, Mario Batali, Thomas Keller, and Daniel Boulud, working his way from prep cook to Executive Chef. In September of 2019, Brian moved to New York City transitioning from Executive Chef at Bar Boulud in Boston to Executive Chef at Boulud Sud, where he found the opportunity to explore the cuisine of not just France, but the entire Mediterranean. Along this journey, Brian has made many lifelong friends and built a large network of hospitality professionals that have played a significant role in the growth of Executive Chefs at Home and its network within the culinary world.
Culinary Institute of AmericaFormer Executive Chef — Bar BouludFormer Executive Chef — Boulud Sud
Joe Busone
VP, Business DevelopmentJoe grew up in hospitality with his father owning fine dining restaurants and bars in Upstate New York, and by the end of high school, he had worked in or learned every position in the restaurant. A graduate of ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, Joe worked his way up to a supervisor position at Levy Restaurants, working in private clubs on the suite level for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Coyotes. Following graduation, he moved to Las Vegas and began his career with MGM Resorts, starting at the Mirage as a Beverage Manager before being selected to open the Forbes five-star Aria Resort as a Department Head in Catering and Banquets. Currently, Joe is a partner in a successful entertainment bar concept with locations in multiple states, as well as working with the amazing team behind Executive Chefs at Home to become the premier chef placement agency in the nation.
Arizona State University — W.P. CareyFormer — Aria Resort & CasinoFormer — MGM Resorts
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.
Learn More About the FoundationOur 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.