He Took Over a Michelin Kitchen — What Happened Next at Sorrel?

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Editor 11th November 2025
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He Took Over a Michelin Kitchen — What Happened Next at Sorrel?

Step inside Sorrel Restaurant in Dorking with Chef Alex Payne and Roux Scholar Steve Drake, the Michelin-star duo redefining modern British fine dining in Surrey.

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