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
Colour theory
Chart your very own colour theory with this handy activity. Simply download, print and create!
Banded Full Body
You’ll need a resistance band of a medium weight for this full body workout. This is all about control, so don’t push anything and keep the water nearby.
Katie and the Starry Night
Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!
We Are All Works of Art
Celebrate difference and diversity with this wonderful and beautiful book. ‘We Are All Works of Art’ helps to teach children that it’s not only OK to be different, in fact it’s fantastic to be different.
Slime Part 7
Join Nanny Rose for another thrilling instalment of Slime, by revered children’s author, David Walliams.
Colouring sheet
A gorgeous rainbow themed colouring-in sheet, which would look great displayed in your window during social-distancing and beyond. Light up your street!
Arty! the Greatest Artist in the World
Arty is a frog, but not just any frog. He’s the greatest artist in the whole wide world! Join him and his agent, Mr. Grimaldi and find out how Arty became famous, by painting a series of record-setting masterpieces.
Summer Eggs en cocotte
This is a lovely twist on a brunch classic, similar to a dippy egg, but much classier. Even though this is a classic dish, it’s so easy to make your own, by changing the ingredients according to the seasons.
SpongeBob Drawing Challenges – Monday Funday
Welcome to Monday Funday – SpongeBob style! Learn about famous artists, watch a fun art experiment and join in with Dan and Bonnie for our silly drawing challenges.
Full body dumbbell
This is a full body dumbbell workout, super-setting the lower body with the upper body. It is going to be pretty intense. Make sure you have selected a medium set of weights, good tunes and water nearby.

Unit 3 Riverside Business Centre
Guildford GU1 4UG