​Give the gift of time this Christmas and let our expert staff take care of the holiday hustle

The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of celebration and the inevitable hustle and bustle. This Christmas, why not give yourself and your loved ones the most precious gift of all – the gift of time! At Greycoat Lumleys, we specialise in providing high-quality domestic staff who can take the hassle out of your holiday preparations, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Our five-star services include short-term Chefs, Housekeepers, and Nannies, all meticulously vetted and trained to the highest standards. Whether you’re hosting a grand Christmas feast, need help maintaining a pristine home, or require dedicated childcare, our team is here to ensure your holiday season is stress-free and enjoyable.

Chefs:

​Desired Location:  London / Surrey / UK
Live In or Live Out:  Live Out or Live in
Salary Expectation:  £350 PD (Double Pay on Christmas and Boxing Day)  
Available from:  18/12/2023 – 02/01/2024
Candidate ID: 96707
Discipline: Private Chef

A brilliant candidate that comes from a background of Michelin restaurants. We use this chef on a regular basis and always have glowing feedback. If you are looking for family style or a more formal dining this candidate can turn their hand to it all. Very adaptable for dietary requirements and highly skilled in cooking vegan and raw cuisine. He has a calm nature and is highly professional. A great chef that will let you enjoy the Christmas period with your guest and not have to worry about a thing.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Emmi Heikkinen


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Desired Location: UK  
Live In or Live Out:  Live in or Live Out
Salary Expectation:  £300 PD (Double Pay on Christmas and Boxing Day)
Available from:  22/12/2023  - 02/01/2023
Candidate ID: 85956
Discipline: Private chef

This chef is a great all rounder, having worked on board with prestigious Super Yachts, and in Private Residences for the last sixteen years. She is trained chef but is happy to be flexible in her duties and get involved in whatever needs doing, from hands on Housekeeping to PA and administrative duties. A great chef to make your Christmas special for you and your family!

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Emmi Heikkinen
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Desired Location:  London
Live In or Live Out:  Live Out
Salary Expectation:  £300 (Double Pay on Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Available from:  25/12/2023 – 26/12/2023
Candidate ID: 121300
Discipline: Private Chef

A brilliant chef with great charisma and communication. This chef goes above and beyond when completing task due to great attention to detail. She has many years of experience working woth high profile clients both privately and in fine dining alongside with Michelin starred chefs. Chef that can follow dietary requirements, allergies and listens clients needs. Brilliant chef for your Christmas Day Lunch!

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Emmi Heikkinen
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Desired Location:  London / Surrey
Live In or Live Out:  Live Out
Salary Expectation:  £350 (Double Pay on Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Available from:  18/12/2023 - /29/12/2023
Candidate ID: 104021
Discipline: Private Chef

This chef has more than 17 years’ experience in the catering industry and has high skill ser in techniques and cuisines. He is proficient with dietary requirements producing Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy- Free options. He is confident cooking many cuisines and has worked for many Christmas clients providing Christmas Lunch to remember. He is able to work in a large scale supervising a team or working with chef assistant or working for more intimate set up alone. This candidate focuses on quality, presentation, and impeccable hygiene. He is always a pleasure to speak and work with!  

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Emmi Heikkinen
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Housekeepers:

Desired Location: Central or SW London
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary expectation: £17 - £20 gross per hour.
Availability: from November 2023
Candidate Number:  114694
Position:  Housekeeper

This candidate is a meticulous Housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience providing services toresidential high – profile homeowners. Organized, diligent, and skilled in handling multiplecleaning and repair projects at the same time. Expert knowledge of cleaning equipment,products, and techniques. Focuses on completing all tasks quickly and with high qualitystandards in mind. Attention to the details and managing a very high cleaning standard.Expert in the catering services, excellent party organizer and butler skills. Professionalkitchen assistant also able to cook a delicious recipe.
Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Carole Biduaya
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Desired Location: Notting Hill/Holland Park area
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation: £17 - £20 gross per hour.
Availability: Available Now
Candidate Number:  91575
Position:  Housekeeper/Nanny

This candidate is a well presented, competent, caring, and loyal lady.
She has experience undertaking all household chores, such as cleaning,laundry and ironing, silver polishing and caring for delicate.She is confident liaising with contractors, answering the door and thephone, able to receive deliveries, sort and arrange the dry cleaners, packand unpack suitcases and so much more. She is definitely more than aneveryday Housekeeper!She is very proactive and confident working on her own but will happilytake directions and work in a small domestic team, if required.She knows how to manage her workload and time and ensures that thepresentation of the home is immaculate. She takes pride in her work andhappy to turn her hands to anything. She will always go the extra mile toensure the client’s satisfaction.She is more than happy to cook family meals and happy to follow recipes.This candidate has experience setting routines for babies, weaning and pottytraining. She has professional experience with children from birth.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Carole Biduaya
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Desired Location: Central London
Live in or Live out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £20 gross per hour
Availability: from 7th of December to 1st of January
Candidate Number:  88158
Position:  Housekeeper, Live out

This candidate is an experienced Housekeeper with a warm and friendly demeanour. We placed her in current position in 2003.

She is multi skilled, flexible in her duties and happy to get involved with whatever is required.

Ensure sure all assigned areas of the home areclean, neat, and tidy. Track record of being an essential part of the housekeepingteam.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Carole Biduaya
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Desired Location: Central and NW London
Live in or Live out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £20 gross per hour
Availability: 2 days a week Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday
Candidate Number: 115558
Position:  Housekeeper/Nanny/Cook,

This candidate has excellent attention to detail with her cleaning and can take care of all laundry and ironing including care of delicate. There isnothing she won’t not turn her hand to. She loves cooking and is happy to prepare meals for the whole family and she can follow
recipes. She can pack and unpack suitcases, run errands, liaise with contractors, keep wardrobes organised and ensure a home runsmoothly. She is confident with assisting with entertaining, dinner parties and events and can-do flower arrangements. She is very petfriendly and happy to take care of family pets if required.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Carole Biduaya
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Desired Location: Central and NW London
Live in or Live out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £19 gross per hour
Availability: Now
Candidate Number: 121113
Position:  Housekeeper

This candidate is a trustworthy, friendly, and highly reliable housekeeper with considerable experience in runningof large household, carrying out cleaning, laundry, and cooking duties, as well as other adhoc domestic tasks. She has an extensive knowledge of operation household cleaning equipment and electrical appliances. She pays extreme attention to every detail ensuring high standards of presentations and cleanliness at all times.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7233 9950     Email: Carole Biduaya
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Nannies:

Desired Location: All UK and International
Live In or Live Out: Live in (24 hours)
Salary Expectation: £350 gross per day
Available from: Christmas Period
Candidate ID: 126020

A fun, bubbly and maternal nanny, who has completed many travel roles and enjoys exploring new places. She is multilingual and has a muck in attitude, so is happy to help with any child related duties such as cooking and laundry. This candidate is happy to work on a 24-hour basis.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950       Email Isabelle Nunes
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Desired Location: All UK and International
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live Out
Salary Expectation: £ 25 gross per hour £350 gross per day
Available from: Christmas Period
Candidate ID: 124235

This candidate is a well-presented and passionate Nanny. She came across as kind and approachable during her interview. She is outgoing, lively, and friendly. This candidate is a highly creative and enjoys coming up with fun Christmas crafts and baking. She has done many travel roles and is happy to travel with families.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950       Email Isabelle Nunes
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Desired Location: All UK and International
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £350 gross per day
Available from: Christmas Period
Candidate ID: 118153

This candidate is an articulate, calm, kind, and patient person. She has a passion child development and enjoys supporting the children in her care to reach their milestones. She is a nanny with background in child psychology and is experienced working with children with additional needs. This candidate prides herself in ensuring growth, happiness, and safety of children and maintaining open communication with parents. This candidate is experienced in providing care for children, ages 0 – 7 years, both within private households and while travelling extensively with families. She is joyful and creative and likes to engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children while respecting the daily routine by following a playful, child – led approach.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950       Email Isabelle Nunes
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Desired Location: All UK and International
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live Out
Salary Expectation: £ 25 gross per hour £350 gross per day
Available from: Christmas Period
Candidate ID: 123450

This candidate is a smiley, bright and well-educated nanny. She is looking for temporary travel jobs during her break from university where she is in her second year studying architecture. This candidate is calm, creative, and gentle and having been to a Steiner school herself for sixth form she is really drawn to alternative educational philosophies. This candidate is a very confident cook, cooking for children is a real passion of hers, she has worked alongside a chef on an ad hoc basis and enjoys coming up with recipes, creating healthy meals for children from scratch and getting the children involved as much as possible. This candidate is a strong swimmer and skier.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950       Email Isabelle Nunes
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