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Why the Right Household Staff Is the Greatest Luxury
- Prestige People
- Aug 26, 2025
- 3 min read
When people think of luxury, the focus is often on the material things — the cars, the yachts, the homes, the holidays. Yet for many of our clients, the greatest luxury of all isn’t something you can buy — it’s time.
Time to enjoy dinner with your children without rushing. Time to relax at home knowing everything has been taken care of. Time to travel, host, and live freely, without the constant hum of responsibilities in the background.
And that’s where the right household staff come in.
The difference between having “help” and having the right people around you is transformational. The right nanny doesn’t just care for your children — They support the way you parent and ensures the time you spend together is quality time. The right housekeeper doesn’t just clean — They create an environment of calm, order, and refinement that allows you to focus on the things that matter. The right chef doesn’t just cook meals — he elevates everyday living into an experience.
A Matter of Trust
One of the things we hear most often from clients is that they want peace of mind. They don’t just want someone who can do the job — they want someone they can trust with their home, their family, and their privacy.
This is why we take time to listen. Every family is different, every household runs to its own rhythm, and every client has their own set of values. What works perfectly for one home would never fit another — and that’s why a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work in this world.
Our role at Prestige People is to ensure you don’t just hire staff — you find people who fit seamlessly into your life, who anticipate needs before you’ve even spoken them, and who bring a sense of harmony and stability to your home.
Beyond the Job Description
Household staff in UHNW homes often wear many hats, and the best of them know how to read a room, adapt, and support in ways that go beyond the job description. A housekeeper may also act as a point of continuity for children, keeping routines running smoothly when parents travel. A nanny may help facilitate family time by preparing everything in advance so parents can focus solely on their children. A chef may know instinctively when to step back during a private dinner or when to add a special flourish to an evening with friends.
This kind of intuition can’t be taught in a manual. It comes from experience, from emotional intelligence, and from being the right fit for your household culture. That’s why the process of finding the right staff isn’t about speed — it’s about precision.
The Greatest Luxury of All
At the heart of it, what the right household staff give back to you is freedom. The freedom to live without distraction, the freedom to trust that everything is taken care of, and the freedom to spend your time on what truly matters.
Luxury isn’t about adding more to your life — it’s about removing the stress and noise so that you can focus on the things that bring you joy. The right people around you make that possible.
At Prestige People, that’s exactly what we specialise in — connecting UHNW families with exceptional staff who don’t just fill a role, but elevate your way of living.
✨ Get in touch with Prestige People today to discuss your household staffing needs:
📞 +44 203 370 4139