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

Travel Patterns

Travel Patterns

You’ll need some scissors and glue/ tape for this activity. Complete the patterns, by cutting out the travel shapes at the bottom of the sheet and adding them in to the boxes provided. Please ask a grown-up to help you when using scissors.

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Walk This World

Walk This World

Walk this World celebrates the everyday similarities as well as the exotic differences that exist between cultures around the world. Travel to a new country with every turn of the page, each with new surprises to discover.

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“Carbonara”

“Carbonara”

This week we are making a simple, but very tasty carbonara with home-made pasta – a perfect activity for the whole family! Great when you’re short for time, but still want something delicious!

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Tabata Fire

Tabata Fire

It’s Tabata time again! Work your way through 5 different exercises, 6 times each, in 20 second sets (with a short pause in between). This is a great opportunity to get the heart rate up and challenge the body through multiple planes of movement. Grab some water and a towel, as this may get sweaty!

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