For ultra-high net worth individuals, having a cellar may be somewhat of a normal, everyday feature in the depths of their state of the art homes. For many of us, having a wine cellar would be something we could only dream of….until the task comes of having to manage the …

During the past decade or so we have seen the swift rise of affluent home owners employing private butlers to add a touch of class to their place of dwelling. You only have to type the word ‘Butler’ on Google to be quickly taken to a list of specialised private …

The relationship between domestic staffing agency and private staffing professional should always work in harmony; after all, one party cannot work without the other in most cases. The job market for qualified household staff is booming at present, with more and more affluent families wishing to hire staff to meet …

Across all industries in the global workplace you can easily find ‘fast track courses’ which are readily available for those wishing to change their career path and make a better life for themselves. Some of these courses will ‘guarantee’ instant success in terms of finding a suitable position – which …

The nanny job market is definitely one of the more competitive ones out there, but ensuring you have a professional, engaging Curriculum Vitae can almost certainly get you off to a good start in your search for that dream position. You need a C.V which sets you apart from your …

As many professional chefs will tell you, an exemplary knife is paramount when working in a kitchen; from private estates through to tiny backstreet restaurants. Its value can often be overlooked due to its frequent use, until of course you come to dice, chop and carve the most basic of …

Laura Clemson, owner of Laura Clemson: Bespoke Tableware and Silverware left the UK in 2011 with her design background as she felt the need to travel and probably get away from the miserable weather. Laura found herself joining the yachting industry where she spent some time on board luxury yachts …

DEMA (Domestic Estate Management Association) made its long awaited debut in London on the eve of the 23rd of June. Estate & Manor Magazine were lucky enough to attend the first in many London gatherings. The venue for the event was a quaint little café/bar tucked away down a narrow …

When landing your first position in wealthy household it can sometimes lead to anxiety creeping in and wreaking havoc on your mind. After many years in recruitment you come across such a mixture of people from those who exude confidence to candidates who seem to have an element of fear …

Those with vast riches will pay copious amounts of money to eat the most decadent cuisine in the comfort of their own home – or homes. A full-time private chef can earn in access of £50,000 per year in London with additional benefits. An interview for a position as a …