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
I Spy
I-Spy with my little eye, something beginning with MUSIC! Find the musical instruments and count how many of each type you can find.
Colour by numbers
Colour the xylophone, by matching the numbers with the correct colours.
The Rhythm of Breakfast
Which breakfast foods have two syllables (or beats), which have three, or maybe even four! Find the Rhythm of Breakfast in this fun activity. Top Tip – try clapping out the beats to help you identify the right foods!
Music Matching
Can you name these different musical instruments?
Full body workout
Full body workout with no equipment needed. Move through the upper body & lower body with some supersets in 45 second intervals per muscle group, with a 30 second break.
Morning Yoga Flow
Morning yoga practice to start your day feeling energised, focused and ready for the day!
Ada’s Violin
From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern-Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.
I Don’t Want To Be Quiet!
A brilliantly funny picture book about what happens when you really listen. From the author/ illustrator of the bestselling Amelia Fang series.
How to get children to ‘eat more veg’!
Mealtimes should not be a battle zone and, as we know, if they do become a battle zone then there will only be one winner (and it won’t be you!). Mealtimes need to be seen by children as enjoyable - what they learn now will influence their eating habits and...
Grilled fillet of cod with devilled shrimp butter
This week, Robert cooks grilled fillet of cod, with crispy skin and a devilled shrimp butter. A simple supper, perfect for mid-week, or when you’re short on time. Robert would recommend you pair this with tender stem broccoli and asparagus.

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