FROM KITCHEN
TO CUP
A craftsman chef known for precision, creativity and care. Steve has led celebrated kitchens and now channels that same philosophy into Sorrel Social, where the details of taste, texture and temperature matter just as much.
In the culinary world, the humble onion is a hero. Endlessly versatile, layered, and deeply flavourful. Coffee is no different.
With the right process, careful roasting, and thoughtful brewing, one single bean can become a dozen different experiences. From flavour notes to terroir to fermentation; coffee, like wine or food, is a story of transformation.
Steve Drake brings his Michelin-level mindset to every aspect of That Coffee Place, from flavour theory to attention to detail to creative curiosity. With the help of a brilliant team, we’re building something bigger than coffee: A space where taste, community, and craft all come together.
“I love how coffee can be turned into very different expressions, just like a simple ingredient in the kitchen. Coffee rewards attention. Sorrel Social is my way of bringing people together around that pursuit; friendly, curious, never fussy.”
Discover Sorrel Restaurant and Steve Drake Food, the broader journey that informs how we think about flavour and hospitality.
beyond sorrel social
Sorrel restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Dorking, Sorrel is Steve Drakes’s Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant, where season British ingredients meet inventive culinary artistry. With an open kitchen philosophy and a constantly evolving menu, Sorrel offers a refined yet welcoming experience that celebrates flavour, creativity and craftsmanship. Visit Sorrel
steve drake food
Steve Drake Food is Steve’s creative consultancy and culinary playground, where decades of Michelin-level experience are channelled into new ventures, collaborations and innovation. From flavour theory, to concept development, it’s where Steve explores the future of food with curiosity, precision and passion. Explore Steve Drake Food.