Discreet Recruitment for Private Household & Estate Chefs
If you are an experienced Private Chef or Cook looking for your next appointment in the Cotswolds, we would be delighted to hear from you.
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we work with UHNW families, private estates, and exclusive residences across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and the wider Cotswolds, introducing talented culinary professionals who deliver exceptional quality with discretion and flexibility.
Tailored Appointments for Every Setting
From permanent placements within country estates to short-term seasonal and event-based engagements, we represent highly experienced chefs who share a passion for fresh, seasonal produce and impeccable service.
We regularly manage appointments for:
- Full-time Live-in / Live-out Private Chefs
- Seasonal or Rotational Chefs for secondary residences and holiday homes
- Household Cooks for family-style dining
- Event & Dinner Party Chefs for private entertaining
- Freelance Chefs available on a day-rate basis (£350–£450 per day)
Whether you’re designing daily family menus or creating fine-dining experiences for guests, we take the time to match you with clients who appreciate your skill, personality, and professionalism.
We are trusted by principals, estate managers, and family offices across the Cotswolds for our:
- Local presence and national reach in private household recruitment
- Discreet and consultative approach to introductions
- Understanding of family preferences, dietary needs, and seasonal demands
- Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Many of the opportunities we handle are not advertised publicly, and are offered exclusively to selected candidates within our network.
Locations Across the Cotswolds
We work with estates and households throughout the region, including:
- Private Household Recruitment in Burford – Elegant townhouses and nearby country estates.
- Private Household Recruitment in Chipping Norton – Busy family households and long-standing estate teams.
- Private Household Recruitment in Cirencester – Prestigious estates and rural private homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Cheltenham – Formal private residences and executive homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Stroud – Classic Cotswolds.
- Private Household Recruitment in Tetbury & Malmesbury – Distinguished estates and country homes.
- Private Household Recruitment in Moreton-in-Marsh – Traditional properties and rural estates with long-term staff.
- Private Household Recruitment in Broadway & Northern Cotswolds – Luxury homes and country retreats in one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages.
- Private Household Recruitment in Woodstock – Historic market town homes and countryside estates.
Let’s Discuss Your Next Appointment
If you are a Private Chef or Cook with experience in private households or estates, and are seeking a new full-time, seasonal, or freelance opportunity, or if you are looking to add to your Private Household team, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Discreet. Professional. Personal.
The Burford Recruitment Company is a TrustIndex Top-Rated Agency, recognised for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Community.
We’re proud to represent the Cotswolds’ finest private staff and households with the professionalism they deserve.
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