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.
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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
10 Little Pirates
This hilarious rhyming story, which incorporates counting backwards from 10 to one, is great to share with young children who are learning about numbers.
Egg Box Pirate Ship & Crew
Be the master of your own pirate ship, with this egg-cellent egg-box creation! Create your own pirate crew and head on the high seas to find some pirate treasure!
Princess Castle Desk Tidy
Make your desk look amazing with this pirate and princess themed desk tidy; perfect to store all of your pens and pencils!
Princess Bubble Wands
Create your own princess bubble wand with some beads, pipe cleaners and your very own home-made bubble fluid!
Puzzle Pals
Victoria opens up the incredible ‘Puzzle Pals’ – Guess what Princesses she collected inside?
Teen Fitness
Top PT Tom and Vesta Mikey lead us through a fun fitness session for teens aged 11-15 years.
Pirate Training – Fitness Friday
Mikey is back with some pirate training! Get ready to scrub the deck, climb the riggings and run away with the buried treasure, in this fun children’s fitness video.
Jake’s First Day – Thoughtful Thursday
Join Sinead as she reads the story ‘Jake’s First Day’ and explores all of the emotions that you might feel about going back to school.
Pop-up Pirates – Workshop Wednesday
Ask your parents if they used to play ‘Pop-Up Pirates’ when they were children? Perhaps you’ve even played it too! Inspired by traditional game, this Workshop Wednesday we create pirate puppet characters using re-purposed items from around the house.
Not Your Everyday Princess – Toddler Tuesday
Grace is exploring all things ‘Pirate and Princess’ in this Toddler-Tuesday session. Join Grace as she sings, dances, goes on pirate adventures and reads the lovely story ‘The Worst Princess’ by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie.

Unit 3 Riverside Business Centre
Guildford GU1 4UG