Food & AgricultureEnglish

Food Waste Cooking Event (Disco Soup)

Created by Matt0 launches7 steps~26h estimated

About this blueprint

What you'll set up.

Cook and share a public meal made from rescued surplus food, with music and conversation about food waste.

The plan

Step 1 of 7~4h

Agree with supermarkets, bakeries or markets to donate unsellable but safe produce.

Partnership DevelopmentNegotiation

Step 2 of 7~3h

Find a public square or hall with cooking facilities, water and power.

Event PlanningPermits & Administration

Step 3 of 7

~3h

Design flexible recipes for unpredictable ingredients and set food-safety rules for volunteers.

CookingFood Safety & Hygiene

Step 4 of 7~3h

Find an experienced cook to lead plus 6-10 helpers for chopping, cooking and serving.

Volunteer Coordination

Step 5 of 7~3h

Market it as a party with purpose: music, free food, and a message about food waste.

MarketingSocial media

Step 6 of 7~8h

Coordinate food collection, communal preparation, serving and the atmosphere on the day.

Event PlanningCooking

Step 7 of 7~2h

Publish kilograms of food rescued and portions served; credit food donors visibly.

CopywritingPhotography