These events, which will take place in communal spaces in community halls in Lofoten and in a communal place in Coimbra, re-imagine local food heritage through the lens of circular economy principles, and through the blending of art, storytelling, and commensality. Open to all, locals and migrants alike, STs strengthen community bonds while promoting social inclusion, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. These events, and their printed outcome “the recipe booklet for surplus tables”, offer a blueprint for replication in other contexts.