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
Let’s Celebrate!
Travel around the world with Nanny Rose and Harper and learn all about why we celebrate. Visit 13 special celebrations, such as the Spring Festival, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Día de Muertos and the New Yam Festival.
NYE Party Poppers
Create these super fun confetti poppers upcycling used cardboard tubes and balloons. Unlike traditional poppers these can be used time and time again, simply refill and add a new layer of tissue paper!
Winter Solstice Snow Flakes
Have you been dreaming of a white Christmas? Create these snowflakes using popsicle sticks, sequins and gems. A beautiful decoration to hang on your Christmas tree.
Eid Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns are a wonderful craft to celebrate so many different occasions – Eid, Diwali, Christmas, the possibilities are endless!
Kwanzaa Paper Chains
Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration of African heritage and togetherness. These red, green and black (the holiday’s symbolic colors) paper chains are used to decorate the celebrations on the seven days of the Kwanzaa. The celebrations correspond with seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Festive Scene
Make your own Christmas characters and create a festive story with imaginative play.
Make Your Own Advent Calendar
Join Victoria to upcycle an advent calendar from household items! You could gift your calendar to a friend – fill it with treats, drawings, toys or messages to make them feel super special.
Christingles – Thoughtful Thursday
Damian teaches us about some of his favourite celebrations from around the world, Mardi Gras, Loy Krathong and Holi. Learn all about Christingle Services and make your very own Christingle alongside Damian.
Firework Catherine Wheel’s
Did you know the largest ever firework display consisted of 810,904 fireworks?! How incredible! Make your very own celebration display with these pinwheel fireworks.
It’s My Birthday! – Toddler Tuesday
Today is a very special day – it is Victoria’s birthday and you’re all invited!
Join us as we plan Victoria’s party, bake an imagination cake, sing, dance, read a story and even do some magic!

Unit 3 Riverside Business Centre
Guildford GU1 4UG