Nanny Agency & Household Staffing in London
Elite Swiss places carefully vetted household staff with distinguished private households across London — discreetly, personally, and with a 12-month guarantee on every placement.
A note from our founder
“I am Swiss — and before founding Elite Swiss, I spent my career in human resources. In HR I learned one lesson above all: the right person changes everything. A household is no different. The person who cares for your children or runs your home must be someone you trust completely.”
“That is why I personally review every candidate we present and stand behind every placement we make. When you work with Elite Swiss, you work with me — Swiss precision, HR rigour and genuine personal care.”
— Founder & Managing Director, Elite Swiss
20+
Years Experience
500+
Placements
12
Months Guarantee
Household staff for every part of your home
Housekeeper Couples
Well-rehearsed couples who care for your entire residence together — house, garden and service.
Private Chefs
Exceptional chefs for daily family dining to formal entertaining — every cuisine, every dietary need.
Butlers & House Managers
Formal service, guest management and flawless household protocol.
Estate Managers
Complete leadership of your household: staff, budgets, vendors and projects.
Private Chauffeurs
Discreet, safe and punctual drivers with impeccable references for family and business.
Personal Assistants
Organisation of your calendar, travel and daily affairs — with absolute confidentiality.
Why London families choose Elite Swiss
Elite Swiss stands for quality, discretion and personal care. Before we introduce candidates to families, they pass our structured multi-stage selection process — so you only ever meet experienced, carefully vetted household staff.
Our screening includes
- Review of CV and relevant professional experience
- Identity and background verification
- Reference checks with previous employers
- Current criminal record check (DBS)
- Personal interview assessing professional and personal fit
- 12-month guarantee on every placement
Household staffing across prime London
From Mayfair and Belgravia to Hampstead and St John's Wood — Elite Swiss places nannies, housekeepers and private chefs across London's finest neighbourhoods, as well as country estates throughout the Home Counties.
Consultation
A personal conversation about your household, your requirements and your timeline — by phone or at our Soho Square office.
Search & Screening
We search our vetted network: references, background, DBS checks and personal interviews.
Introductions
You meet a carefully selected shortlist and decide who feels right for your family.
Placement & Aftercare
We support the contract, the start and the settling-in — with a 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions — household staffing in London
Which household staff does Elite Swiss place in London?+
In London we place nannies and governesses, housekeepers, housekeeper couples, private chefs, butlers, estate managers, private chauffeurs and personal assistants — every candidate personally interviewed, reference-checked and DBS-verified.
How long does a placement in London take?+
Most London searches take two to six weeks depending on the role and your requirements. You will typically receive first candidate profiles within days of your consultation.
Which London areas do you cover?+
We place staff across prime central and greater London — Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Hampstead and St John's Wood — as well as country estates in the Home Counties.
What does household staff cost in London?+
London salaries vary by role and experience: nannies typically £45,000–£75,000+, housekeepers £40,000–£65,000, private chefs £60,000–£120,000 and estate managers £80,000–£150,000+. We give you a precise, current range in a short consultation.
We look forward to hearing from you
Every inquiry is answered personally — usually within 24 hours, and always in strict confidence.
Elite Swiss — London
18 Soho Square, London W1D 3QL, United Kingdom
+44 20 4577 4170info@elite-swiss.comWhatsApp +41 78 404 02 18