As the founder of Eat Club, Ruth Soroko offers the charity a range of personal skills. Her Masters degree in Food and Nutrition Policy from City University of London underpins the academic and research foundation of Eat Club. Her past experience with running her own design business has given her financial and project management skills as well as aiding her in giving Eat Club a unique visual identity

Svenja is passionate about helping the environment and people and so has spent the last 7 years working in sustainability and community engagement roles, including many projects focused on food. Having had a love of food since childhood she is a keen home cook, hosting dinner parties for friends, as well as for charities including FoodCycle, Furloughed Foodies and Refugee Community Kitchen.

Liza is an AfN registered Nutritionist with a marketing background, and an interest in how our dietary choices and environment sit at the nexus of human, planetary and economic health. She’ll be getting more and more people to know about and support the incredible impact of Eat Club.

Our brilliant in-house food scientist, Kirsty, is always crafting innovative and exciting dishes, inspiring creativity in our young chefs.

With a deep connection to his Italian heritage, Neo infuses every menu with rich, authentic flavours. Having spent much of his career at Perilla, he’s now sharing his expertise with young Londoners.

Emily grew up on a diet of fish fingers and spaghetti’s and was very adverse to all "green stuff". Being inspired by a Sainsbury's ad featuring Jamie Oliver at age 6 she found the desire to learn to cook and fell in love with food. After training as a chef she became a bit fed up with how elitist and patriarchal the kitchen could be. She the decided to pursue teaching in order to foster a love of cooking in young people and improve the UK's food culture and has now worked as a food teacher for the last 2 years.

Sumant is a passionate pizza chef who thrives in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors and techniques. While he's skilled in various cuisines, his true culinary love lies in Mexican food. Whether he's working with a wood-fired oven or marinating meat for a feast, Sumant brings creativity and joy to every dish he prepares.

When not creating dishes at Alba inside Whitechapel Gallery, Jess dedicates her time to New Horizon’s Youth Centre. Together with the young chefs, she prepares global delicacies most Tuesdays, bringing joy and flavour to every meal.

I started washing dishes as a teenager in Cornwall where I grew up, since then I've lived in Bristol and London, working in a range of spots, casual and fine dining. I love the process of transforming basic ingredients into something more, and think it's something everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy.

Hi I’m Dan and I’m a chef, gardener and food grower! I have loved working for eat club which can be both fun and challenging (in a great way!) I come from Leeds and also run a school allotment.

Freddie has worked in hospitality for over 10 years, from cafes to fine dining restaurants (Luca, St John and Westerns Laundry). During lockdown he took time to think assess his next move and decided to stay in food but with a more altruistic direction. For the last three years he has been working with chefs in schools helping to improve school food and food education.

Zish joined us having started their career working between advertising, communications and fashion before moving into hospitality and higher education in the art world. At Eat Club, they use this diversity of experience to encourage participants of all ages to see the value that they can bring to (and get out of) communal cooking and eating through care-based and creative-centred workshops.

Peter Brown is a corporate, marketing and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience including work at KPMG and Orange. He is a trustee and strategic advisor at The Connection at St. Martin’s, the leading London homelessness charity, as well as strategic consultant to Independent Age and The Seckford Foundation.

Carmen brings over 15 years of leadership experience specialising in growth and partnerships, executive advisory, and risk management. A holder of MBA from the London Business School and Fellowship with the Society of Actuaries, coupled with strategy advisory experiences at the Boston Consulting Group and Google, Carmen brings her acumen in growth and tech balancing with responsible finance, risk and governance.

Caroline is a public policy expert, who has been working in research and evaluation at the local, national and international level since 2014. She led on food and agriculture policy evaluation for Ipsos UK, before leaving to complete a PhD at the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training. Caroline is a Director of the Kentish Town Vegbox, and has experience as an organic grower.

If there’s one thing universally known about Mira, it’s her love for feeding people and sharing meals. Growing up in a Gujarati vegetarian household, food was a way to connect. Now, through Eat Club Org, she helps disadvantaged young Londoners experience the joy of cooking, eating, and community.

As an avid sports enthusiast I like to spend my time being active; whether that be doing athletics, playing volleyball or even going for a walk. I joined Eat Club so I could share my knowledge about the food system from my previous work but join members in a social setting to create an environment where we can learn about nutrition and health in a fun, creative way.

Hi my name is Lottie and I’m a recent Criminology with International Study graduate from the University of Manchester. I have always been a foodie and enjoy cooking and baking at home for my family, but my interest in the physical and mental impact of diet and nutrition developed during my degree when I looked at the experiences of people in prison in the UK. Now, I’m trying to incorporate this interest into my career.

Having recently moved to London from Pakistan, I've been shaped by vibrant flavours that sparked my passion for food and its power to bring people together. As a dental student, I'm increasingly interested in how food impacts broth oral and overall health. Joining Eat Club's Young Leaders Programme is a chance for me to connect with a diverse group of people, learn more about the food system, and explore ways to encourage healthier eating - all while sharing unique cuisines in a fun, engaging setting.

I'm interested in becoming a Young Leader because I'm passionate about creating positive change and being a role model for others in my community. I wanted to take on a leadership role where I could empower and inspire young people, especially in areas that matter to me, like food, health, and community engagement. Becoming a Young Leader offers an opportunity to develop my skills, such as communication, decision-making, and collaboration while having a direct impact on the experiences of others. I believe that by being part of the team, I can make a meaningful difference, not only for myself but for the young people around me. I also wanted to be part of a group where youth voices are heard and respected, helping to shape decisions that affect our lives.

Hi my name is David Kennedy and I'm originally from North London. I currently work in finance and studied Politics & Economics at University. In my spare time I love to travel, love movies, and am passionate about sports (Football, F1 & Boxing.) I decided to get involved with Eat Club because I'm passionate about helping young people connect with healthy foods. As someone that experienced food insecurity growing up, I want to help ensure that less young people have to experience the same. So joining the Young Leaders Programme is my way of giving back!

I was interested in becoming a Young Leader because I am highly interested in food systems and how intersection between class and race affect the outcomes of what ends up on our plates. I wanted to partake as Young Leader as the Eat Club aims/attempts to mend a gap in the food system. I also have a passion for cooking and baking.

Hello, I’m Shivani Batham, a 22-year-old recent college graduate and a young leader at Eat Club. I am passionate about helping people through food, whether it’s fighting hunger, promoting healthy eating, or bringing communities together. Being part of Eat Club gives me the chance to make a difference, share ideas, and work towards a world where everyone has access to good food. As someone just starting my journey, I am excited to grow, learn, and create meaningful change in the community.

I am a passionate STEAM student with a love for creative expression. Singing cooking and dancing are my favourite ways to unwind!