On the basis of Plutarch the author presents Romans who were at the top of the Roman state and led the lifestyle of rich aristocrats. For such a lifestyle a huge number of own slaves was indispensable. The paper deals with the example of the former general, consul and famous gourmet Lucius Licinnius Lucullus and the handling of his highly specialised slaves. These were essential for the preparation of food, the service and the entertainment of guests, the care of the fish ponds and gardens and the maintenance of Lucullus 's different houses. Everything is stricktly arranged, every dining room geared for a certain meal, regardless of whether Lucullus was dining alone or with guests. In the household of the general and consul Marcus Licinnius Crassus many slaves worked as miners, glodsmiths, architects and masons. Crassus was the richest financier in Rome and made money by transactions and trading, for which he also used slaves. He supervised all his slaves, including the overseers, because he regarded them as precious tools. These examples may depinct rich households, but they nevertheless represent reality.