Michelin-starred restaurant Sorrel in Dorking has shut its doors after years of financial strain, leaving owner Steve Drake heartbroken and staff unemployed. Once hailed for its inventive cuisine and rapid rise to stardom, the restaurant now faces insurmountable costs — including soaring taxes and minimum wage hikes — that drained its funds. Drake, who previously worked under Marco Pierre White, tried to find investors and even put the business up for sale, but the pressure proved too much. He described the closure as a personal bereavement, feeling abandoned by rising costs and lack of support. Even the chef set to take over, Alex Payne, expressed deep disappointment, honoring their shared achievements despite the abrupt end.
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