Their story begins not with a fairy-tale moment, but with Tana calling Gordon “a complete arrogant arse” at a New Year’s Eve party. Fate refused to let that be the end. A second meeting in a shared flat turned irritation into intrigue, and soon into love. By December 1996, they were married, quietly building a life that would have to withstand fame, pressure, and profound grief.

They welcomed Megan, then twins Holly and Jack, followed by Tilly, before suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2016 that they later spoke about to comfort others. Two more sons, Oscar and Jesse, would complete their family. Through Michelin stars, TV fame, and demanding schedules, they clung to date nights, shared rituals, and ruthless honesty. Today, 29 years on, Gordon still calls Tana his best friend—and their marriage stands as a rare, hard-earned example of passion, resilience, and chosen, daily commitment.