Connecting Exceptional Talent in Exceptional Homes
Placing exceptional household professionals in UHNWI homes, private estates, yachts and royal residences across the GCC, Europe and beyond
Our Specialisms
The Finest Household Professionals
We represent a curated network of exceptional household staff — each candidate personally vetted, discreetly placed.
Private Chef
Michelin-calibre culinary talent for private residences, yachts and estates.
Yacht Chef
Specialist chefs for private superyachts and charter vessels worldwide.
Nanny & Governess
Nurturing, highly qualified childcare professionals for discerning families.
Butler
Formally trained butlers who uphold the highest standards of household service.
Household Manager
Experienced managers who oversee every detail of a private residence.
Estate Manager
Senior professionals managing multi-property estates with absolute discretion.
Private PA
Trusted personal assistants who anticipate every need of a principal.
Why Choose Us
A Standard Above the Rest
Discretion Guaranteed
Every placement is handled with the utmost confidentiality. We never disclose client identities or household details without explicit consent.
Global Network
Our talent pool spans over 40 countries. Whether you require a Parisian-trained chef or a London-educated governess, we find the right match.
GCC Specialists
With deep roots across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, we understand the cultural nuances and expectations of Gulf households.
Our Team
Founded by Chefs, Built for Excellence
Founder & CEO
Basil Mathew Kuriakose
Founder & CEO
Basil Mathew Kuriakose
The Private Chef's Lab was founded by Basil Mathew Kuriakose, a private chef with over a decade of experience serving UHNWI households, royal families, celebrities and private estates across the GCC and beyond. Alongside two fellow private chefs who share the same passion and pedigree, we built this agency to bridge the gap between exceptional culinary talent and the world's most discerning private residences.
Basil has been in the culinary and private household industry since 2014, building a distinguished career as a private chef across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China and beyond. With over a decade of hands-on experience serving UHNW principals and royal households, he founded The Private Chef's Lab to connect the finest household professionals with the families who deserve them — combining culinary mastery with an unwavering commitment to discretion and excellence.
Co-Founder
Kishan Sekhar
A highly accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in luxury private household and fine dining environments across the GCC and internationally. Kishan brings deep expertise in culinary standards, candidate assessment, and the exacting expectations of private household principals.
Opportunities
Exclusive Roles
We are curating our first portfolio of exclusive private household positions across the GCC and beyond. Roles will be posted here as they become available.
Your Search Begins Here.
For Candidates
I'm looking for work
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I need to hire
Submit a confidential staffing brief and we will present a curated shortlist within days.
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