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
Tree, Seasons Come, Seasons Go
Through a hole in the book’s cover, an owl invites you inside to meet a majestic tree and all of its forest inhabitants during the changing seasons.
Mini Beast Habitats
Follow the coordinates to help guide the mini beasts back to their natural habitats.
Mini Beast Hunt
We’re going on a Mini Beast Hunt but what will we find? Print out this sheet and go on an adventure, be sure to tick off the mini beasts as you go. You might even spot some extra ones!
Catching Mini Beasts
All the mini beasts have escaped! Can you cut them out and stick them into the correct jars?
The Helpful Ladybug
Colour in one of the Ladybug’s spots every time you do something kind or helpful.
Mini Beast Facts
Explore some of the world’s most common mini-beasts with Victoria and learn incredible facts along the way.
The Giant Jam Sandwich
Once upon a time in Itching Down, four million wasps flew in to town… Find out what happened when a huge swarm of wasps arrive in a sleepy country village and how the villagers saved the day!
Mini Beasts – Toddler Tuesday
Join Grace for story time, singing, and mini-beast related toddler fun.
Creepy Crawly Caterpillar
Make your own creepy-crawly caterpillar using our Vesta template and a few household items!
Mini Beasts – Monday Funday
Join Dan and Bonnie for games, dancing, a mini-beast hunt and a super fun mini-beast quiz!

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