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Ken Todd

Ken Todd is a British-American restaurateur and entrepreneur best known for his long-running business partnership with his wife, Lisa Vanderpump.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ken Todd is a British-American restaurateur and entrepreneur best known for his long-running business partnership with his wife, Lisa Vanderpump. He has co-owned numerous restaurants and bars in the United Kingdom and the United States, and has also appeared on reality television connected to Vanderpump-branded businesses.

Early life

Available sources identify Todd as Kenneth Todd, born in England on 20 July 1945. Details about his early career are less consistent across sources, but he is broadly described as having worked in business before entering hospitality.

Restaurant career

Todd is described as a restaurateur who, together with Lisa Vanderpump, co-owned multiple venues in London, Los Angeles, and elsewhere. Sources specifically associate him with SUR, Pump, TomTom, and Villa Blanca.

Television appearances

Todd became more widely known through reality television connected to Lisa Vanderpump’s hospitality businesses. Sources link him with series such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.

Personal life

Todd is married to Lisa Vanderpump. Public profiles also identify him as a long-term business partner in both hospitality and related entertainment ventures.

Key facts

  • Ken Todd is a British-American restaurateur and entrepreneur.
  • He is married to Lisa Vanderpump and co-owns several hospitality venues with her.
  • Associated restaurants include SUR, Pump, TomTom, and Villa Blanca.
  • He has appeared in reality television tied to Vanderpump-branded businesses.
  • He was born in England on 20 July 1945.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken Todd?
Ken Todd is a British-American restaurateur and entrepreneur best known for co-owning restaurants with Lisa Vanderpump and for appearing in reality television connected to their businesses.
What is Ken Todd known for?
He is known for his hospitality businesses, especially restaurants and bars associated with Lisa Vanderpump, including SUR, Pump, TomTom, and Villa Blanca.
Is Ken Todd married to Lisa Vanderpump?
Yes. Public sources identify Lisa Vanderpump as his spouse.
What is Ken Todd’s nationality?
He is described in public sources as British-American.
When was Ken Todd born?
He is reported to have been born on 20 July 1945.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Todd_(entrepreneur)
    Supports: Identifies Ken Todd as a British-American entrepreneur and restaurateur and notes restaurants co-owned with Lisa Vanderpump.
  2. People — https://www.people.com/tv/who-is-ken-todd-lisa-vanderpump-husband/
    Supports: States that Ken Todd is Lisa Vanderpump's husband and describes their restaurant business partnership.
  3. Bravo TV — https://www.bravotv.com/vanderpump-rules/style-living/lisa-vanderpump-restaurants
    Supports: Describes restaurants owned by Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd and their long-term involvement in hospitality.
  4. RealityTV Wiked Wiki — https://realitytv-wiked.fandom.com/wiki/Ken_Todd
    Supports: Provides biographical details such as full name, birth date, and reality television appearances.