Exclusive Domestic Staff Agency

Bespoke Bureau has been discovering, vetting and placing professional domestic staff since 2003. We work with clients in London, across the UK and internationally, offering a highly personalised recruitment service for private households seeking long-term, reliable staff.

While some employers choose to recruit household staff independently, this approach often leads to unnecessary risk, time loss and costly hiring mistakes. Working with an established domestic staff agency provides access to vetted candidates, market knowledge and a structured recruitment process designed to secure the right match from the outset.

We specialise in recruiting high-calibre service professionals for private residences, embassies, government houses, executive jets, superyachts and luxury hotels and resorts. As a small, experienced team, we operate as service professionals rather than volume recruiters.

Through our established global network, we are able to support clients wherever staff are required. More than 75% of our placements are made through referrals and word of mouth, ensuring discretion and confidentiality at all times.

A professional household staffing agency offers significant advantages. We have the networks and experience to identify qualified candidates efficiently, understand the legal and employment considerations involved, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.

By working with an agency, private employers reduce risk, save time and gain professional guidance throughout the hiring journey, allowing them to focus on their personal and professional priorities.

Hiring household staff is a complex process that requires careful consideration. Our role is to guide clients through each stage, from defining the role to final placement.

We support the recruitment of a wide range of household staff, including personal assistants, private chefs, nannies, estate managers and senior household staff. Each candidate is carefully selected, interviewed and referenced to ensure suitability for both the role and the household dynamic.

We take a quality-driven approach to domestic staff sourcing, focusing on long-term placements rather than volume. We regularly place full-time and part-time housekeepers, butlers, house managers, chefs, domestic couples and nannies in private households, family offices and yachts across the UK and internationally.

Each role begins with a tailored job description created around your specific requirements. Whether you require live-in or live-out staff, we provide guidance at every stage of the process. All candidates placed through our agency have verified experience, professional references and a proven track record in private households.

Discovery process

Identifying the right household staff is time-consuming. An agency manages candidate screening, shortlisting and interviews on your behalf.

Research and vetting

We conduct thorough background checks, reference verification and qualification reviews, ensuring only suitable candidates are presented.

Employment and paperwork

Contracts, payroll guidance and compliance requirements can be complex. We provide support to ensure correct procedures are followed.

Professional boundaries

Recruiting through an agency ensures a professional working relationship, avoiding the complications that can arise when hiring friends or relatives.

Since 2003, Bespoke Bureau has grown into a leading domestic staff agency in London, known for accuracy, discretion and long-term placements. Our recruitment process focuses on matching candidates carefully to household needs, ensuring satisfaction for both clients and staff.

Our vetting standards are strict. Candidates are registered through recommendations, professional referrals and our training academy. All candidates have a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, verified work histories and checked references.

Bespoke Bureau has worked with private households, family offices and high-profile clients for over two decades. Our work spans London, the UK and international locations, with a focus on discretion, continuity and long-term household relationships.

Every candidate presented has verified private household experience, checked references and a clear employment history. We prioritise professionalism, discretion and suitability to the specific dynamics of each household.

In addition to UK placements, we support households internationally, including seasonal residences, yachts and secondary homes. We advise on practical considerations such as role structure, start dates and continuity between locations.

Our recruitment process focuses on compatibility and retention rather than volume. This approach supports stable placements and reduces disruption for both households and staff.