Dr Vineet Thapar
Vineet is an experienced NHS General Practitioner (GP). He has a background of being a senior partner in a practice in Surrey for many years, and has held several senior positions in medical education. These include being a GP trainer, Course Organiser and Programme Director for GP training, and Honorary Senior Lecturer for undergraduate medical education. He combines his passion for food with his educational and medical background to lead on EBH projects.
Advisory Board
Simon Cole
Simon is an experienced registered social worker who has worked most of his career in roles that span health and social care services. He has worked, managing residential services for adults with disabilities, older peoples services and managing effective integrated hospital discharge services supporting people to maximise their independence and to manage any limitations they may be living with. He has additional counselling qualifications. He has always had an interest in food, cooking and nutrition and is particularly concerned with helping people with a limited budget to cook in a way that supports improving health.
Jonathan Chevalier
Jonathan is an experienced director and business leader with a strong track record in both the commercial and social impact sectors. He has successfully delivered start-up strategies and scale-ups, as well as development strategies in larger organizations. As CEO of Charity Digital, Jonathan led the organization to become the largest contributor of advice and content on digital matters for the not-for-profit sector. Additionally, he has served as an advisor for various social enterprises and charities, including Clarity, a soap and toiletries organization providing meaningful employment for people with disabilities; BfB Labs, which designs products and services for better healthcare and wellbeing; and Eikon, a charity focused on supporting young people.
Kulwinder Singh
Kulwinder (Kuli) was born and raised in London. He studied Neuroscience at King’s College, Cambridge and has since forged a successful career as a technology consultant. Ever since leaving university and having to fend for himself, he has been obsessed by the wonders of gastronomy and the culinary arts, as well as building a deep understanding of the importance that real food and good nutrition holds for our health and vitality! He is a qualified chef, has gained experience in a Michelin Star restaurant, and is also a Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach. He runs supper clubs in his home in Richmond and teaches people to cook on a 1-2-1 basis, as well as cooking workshops.
Other contributors
Eating for Better Health will also have up to 2 Master's Students from St Mary’s University who will be involved in contributing to project design and evaluation.
We will also from time to time invite chefs from local organisations and restaurants to assist with projects.