Steve Drake
Steve worked in some of Europe’s best kitchens before winning the Roux Scholarship – widely considered the most prestigious, and technically challenging, competition in the UK – closely followed by his first Michelin star in 2001 at Drake’s on the Pond.
nourishment and enjoyment
He then opened Drake’s in Ripley where he held a star for 14 years. Steve opened Sorrel in 2017 and was awarded a Michelin star the following year, together with AA Restaurant of the Year Award. Sorrel has also been shortlisted for GQ Restaurant of the Year, longlisted for the World Restaurant Awards and recently received its fourth AA Rosette recognising it as ‘among the top restaurants in the UK, where the cooking demands national recognition’.
Steve is a father of two children – Lois & Alfie – and his home-cooking is based around satisfying his children’s appetites (everyone in the family is allowed one veto – a food they never have to eat but other than that, you have to try whatever you’re given!) and ensuring meals are tasty, and healthy. As a keen runner, Steve’s always been focused on keeping meals light and fresh, with a good balance of flavours; food that provides nourishment, enjoyment and often something new to try. He’s looking forward to sharing some of his family favourites, kitchen suppers – you’ll have had plenty of practice for when we can share meals with friends again – and perhaps something a little more adventurous if you want to recreate some of Steve’s signature dishes in your own home.

STEVE DRAKE'S JOURNAL
The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
The 7 things you need to show up online in 2021 for your business to thrive
Whether you’re a product or service-based business, being and staying online will have taken up the predominant amount of your time and headspace this year, and it’s not set to change; Covid19 has seen to it that we need online shops and services more than ever.
Making school / work days that little less stressful
With children back at nursery/school and parents back at work (be it many of us still working at home) the juggle of work and children is something that families face daily. Depending on the age of your child/ren it can start from trying to get them out of bed in the morning through to trying to get them fed, into the bath and bed, all at a reasonable time!
Vegan Pad Thai
A delicious vegan pad thai, healthy and nutritious but bursting with Thai flavours. Really easy to cook, gluten-free and low calorie.
The Mindfulness of Breathing
A guided meditation designed to help you calm your mind, unwind and destress by focusing on the physical sensation of breathing.
Chest, back & core
Join Tom for a 30-minute chest, back and core workout.
Unravel and unwind
A gentle vinyasa flow designed to unravel and unwind the spine, roll out your mats and let’s get started!
The Jolly Christmas Postman
It’s Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering festive greetings far and wide – there’s a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called ‘Beware’ for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf, a get-well jigsaw for hospitalised Humpty Dumpty and lots more surprise!
The Birthday Invitation
When handing out the invitations for her birthday party, Ella mistakenly drops one on the forest floor, and who should find it? A wizard, of course … and a pirate and a parrot and then a whole host of wonderful characters!
Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
Shmelf is one of Santa’s most important elves. He’s part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents! But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa’s list, he goes to investigate. Join Shmelf as he uncovers the rich traditions of Hanukkah, a wondrous and joyful holiday that Jewish families celebrate each year.

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