The couples who run restaurants together (and somehow stay together)

From fine dining in New York to running a Michelin-starred kitchen together, James Knappett and Sandia Chang have built their restaurant – and their relationship – on mutual respect (and, occasionally, fiery debates) - (Marcus Cobden)

Running a restaurant is no small feat. Running a restaurant with your life partner? That’s a whole different level of madness. It’s not just about nailing the perfect dish or managing a packed service – it’s about doing it all while navigating the quirks, habits and occasional chaos of your significant other. There’s no hiding a bad mood when you’re stuck in the kitchen with no escape.

We spoke to four hospitality power couples about the reality of mixing business with romance, the highs and lows of working together and how they keep the spark alive beyond the pass.