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
Meditation with Caroline
Sunday evening guided meditation is all about Empowerment & how to feel empowered to be your true self.
Meditations starts at 4:20min.
We Are Music
From music writer and The Creative Independent/ Kickstarter Editor in Chief, Brandon Stosuy, comes a new board book called We Are Music that dives into the history of music.
What Does The Crocodile Say? – Toddler Tuesday
This session with Grace is all about making lots and lots of noise! With some of our favourite nursery rhymes and a special reading of ‘What Does The Crocodile Say?”, this is a session not to be missed!
DIY Instruments
Our favourite playtime Vesta Victoria shows us how to make our own DIY instruments, including a pan flute made out of paper straws and a dram-shaker made out of an empty baked beans tin!
Baby Shark Makaton – Thoughtful Thursday
Sinead teaches the Vesta Kids about different forms of communication, including Makaton! Learn the Makaton signs for our Vesta favourite song as well… Baby Shark!
Teen Fitness
Child Fitness Expert Tom Laidlaw joins Mikey for another round of Friday fitness fun, with exercises suitable for 6-10 years.
Dancing Tambourine – Mini Make
Create your own tambourine with paper plates, rice, beads, stickers, double-sided tape and ribbon. A perfect way to start your own DIY musical instrument collection.
GuessThat Sound – Monday Funday
Join Dan & Bonnie for their silly ‘what’s that sound?’ quiz! If they guess the sound wrong, they will have to do the ‘Beanboozled’ challenge and eat some disgusting flavoured jelly beans! Options include gone-off milk, dog-food and even barf!
African Inspired Drum – Workshop Wednesday
Up-cycle things you have lying around the house to make African inspired Djembe drums! Follow Grace, as she creates and decorates her own drum and teaches us about the African Djembe.
Slime Part 9
Slither in to Slime Part 9, by David Walliams

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