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
Mindfulness Colouring
Relax, unwind and escape daily stresses, whilst engaging your dormant creativity, with our adult colouring in sheets.
Giraffes Can’t Dance
Celebrate the joy of diversity and uniqueness in this family favourite, Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae & Guy Parker-Rees.
Brand New Planet
Create, name and design your very own planet with this fun activity sheet.
Rocket Races
Mission-control – your pilot needs you! Guide the rockets to land safely on their planets.
I Spy With My Alien Eye
An intergalactic I-Spy of planetary proportions!
Alien desk tidy
A perfect lockdown activity, create fun and quirky alien desk tidies, using bathroom tissue tubes.
Space – Fitness Friday
Join Mikey for his high-energy astronaut training programme! Enjoy a fun warm up, space themed moves and a cosmic cool-down. All with super-space facts throughout.
Vesta Friends – The Thriving Group
Guided meditation for children aged 5+. Help your child to find their hero within during this accessible guided meditation with Caroline from The Thriving Group.
Space – Workshop Wednesday
Make your very own planet mobile! Perfect to hang in your bedroom and create a personal galaxy.
Space – Toddler Tuesday
Learn about the differences between day and night, explore the stars and discover astronauts with Grace. This session involves music, dance and storytelling.

Unit 3 Riverside Business Centre
Guildford GU1 4UG