I was a private chef on superyachts for 17 years. Billionaires want 5 things now that they're more health-conscious.
A former superyacht private chef discusses the shifting dietary priorities of ultra-wealthy clients, who are increasingly focused on longevity, nutrition, and Mediterranean-style diets. The role of the private chef has evolved to include collaboration with health professionals to meet these specific wellness goals.
Why it matters
The trend toward longevity-focused nutrition among the ultra-wealthy often signals broader shifts in consumer health and wellness markets.
Chris Demaillet is the founder of Montclair Chef. Courtesy of Chris Demaillet Chris Demaillet, 43, was a private chef to the ultra-wealthy on superyachts for 17 years. He said his clients became more health-conscious over the years. Food upgrades his clients requested included using olive oil. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Demaillet, 43, who is based in Mallorca, Spain. Business Insider has verified his former employment. This piece has been edited for length and clarity. Fifteen years ago, if a private chef had asked me what training would be most valuable, I would have told them to go to Tokyo and learn to make sushi. Nowadays, as the founder of Montclair Chef, an agency that places Michelin-level chefs with ultrawealthy families, I'd tell them to learn about nutrition, calories, and longevity protocols instead. It's no longer just Californian clients asking for these things.
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