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
Where does my rubbish go? – Monday Funday
In this week’s environmental Monday Funday, we play ‘Nature’s Footsteps’ to help the children learn about looking after our planet. We learn about recycling, up-cycling and even turn rubbish in to emergency vehicle toys!
Meditation with Caroline
An introduction to guided meditation by Executive Life Coach and certified meditation teacher Caroline Desmarais.
Meditation starts at 4:50min
Coronavirus – Thoughtful Thursday
In our first Thoughtful Thursday, we help to understand the Corona Virus through an accessible story called ‘The Virus’. This is followed by a fun activity about hand washing, all hosted by our new Vesta, Sinead.
Stay Safe In The Sun
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Winter Clothes Washing Line
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Guided Meditation
A guided meditation by Executive Life Coach and certified meditation teacher Caroline Desmarais. Help to find your inner peace during this uncertain time. She also explains what meditation is, when is best to do it, why its important etc.
Slime by David Walliams Part 3
Part three of David Wailliams’ stupendously slimey story with Nanny Rose. A hilarious story for older children.
Super Seasons – Monday Funday
Learn about the seasons, whilst having fun! This Monday Funday includes a seasonal quiz, dancing games and a weather forecast role play activity.
Tabata Sweat
Get ready to sweat! Conditioning workout with a number of different exercises. Structured as 20 seconds of high energy work, with a 10 second rest, repeated 6 times. High energy & intensity.
Paper Fans – Mini Makes
A super-fast, super simple and super cool mini-make this week using very minimal materials. Keep cool and have fun making your very own paper fan.

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