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
Under the sea bingo
An Ocean twist on the classic family game, family fun for sea dogs to land lovers!
Marine Life – Monday Funday
Go fishing with Dan in this weeks under the sea adventure! Expect games, dancing and giggles galore!
Chest and Abs
Led by revered PT Lawrence Price, our high-intensity workouts will offer options for beginners, intermediate and more advanced individuals seeking to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Asparagus Risotto
Who doesn’t love risotto? It’s the ultimate luxury comfort food and can be prepared so many ways. Once you’ve got to grips with cooking the rice, you can adapt this any way you like. And like pasta, it’s a great failsafe with children that you can use as a base to introduce them to new ingredients.
Mermaid Craft Tube
Make your own craft-tube mermaid with Grace.
Marine Life – Toddler Tuesday
Under the sea themed singing, music and storytelling with Vesta Grace!
Colourful Jellyfish
A lovely and simple craft activity, make your own jellyfish with only a few materials.
Marine Life – Fitness Friday
Jiggling jelly-fish, starfish star-jumps and the crab-step all come together to make a high energy Friday fitness workout!
Twice Baked Soufflé
Here is my twice baked cheese soufflé recipe which I’ve paired with some lovely Iberico chorizo. This recipe is inspired by Spanish flavours and the combination of the romesco sauce and the mature cheddar is fantastic!
Revolting Rhymes – Goldilocks
Think you know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Think again! What if Goldilocks were actually a thief… a revolting retelling of this classic tale by legendary writer, Roald Dahl.

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