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.
nourishment and enjoyment
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
Stone Paintings
Why not leave secret messages or beautiful designs in your local park or forest with this super cool stone painting tutorial with Grace.
Mud Slime
Join Victoria as she makes oozy gooey slime out of mud!
Teen Fitness
Tom and Mikey are back with another teen fitness session! This is a great one for strength and mobility, whilst also being super fun!
Nature’s Best Exercises – Fitness Friday
Have you ever watched how insects move in their natural habitats? Learn how to move like insects in this fun, energetic and nature inspired fitness Friday.
Plant your own Mini Garden – Thoughtful Thursday
Teach your little one how to plant their own garden, as Sinead shares the wonderous process of photosynthesis from start to finish.
Nature Lantern – Workshop Wednesday
Join Grace, as she shows us how to create a beautiful nature lantern using papier-mâché and leaves from the Vesta garden!
Our Favourite things about Nature – Toddler Tuesday
Sinead walks us through her favourite things about nature with singing, dancing, music and lots of nature related movement.
Sticks, Twigs & Twine Challenge – Monday Funday
Dan and Damian are in a race against the clock to create three objects out of ONLY sticks, twigs & twine. Whoever loses the challenge will either have to eat baby food (!), or do the Bean-boozled challenge! See who comes out on top and who is left with a very sour taste in their mouths…
How to be the happiest person in the world
Happiness is a habit that we can all practice. Begin your journey to internal happiness with Andy.
Controlling your wandering mind
Join Andy Hix, wellbeing and mental fitness coach, through a meditation to help you focus on doing just one thing at a time. Focus on your breath and Andy’s words as you practice managing your wandering mind one thought at a time.

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