Menu Planning

Who  is going to eat the food (Age, Gender, Any dietary needs)?

When  is it going to be eaten (Time of year, Time of day)?

Where  is it going to be searved/eaten (Venu, Space)?

What  type of food is going to be eaten (Buffet, Sitdown meal, Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, Special occation)?

Time of year

Weather

Type of customers

Price

Portion

Ability to cook

Ability of the searving staff

Presentation

Equipment available (For food preparation, Cooking and searving)

Balance (Colour, Flavour, Texture, Shape, Variety of ingredients)