A full lunch or dinner with a hot meal typically includes several components to create a well-balanced meal. Here’s a guideline for what it should include:

 Appetizer or Starter

- Salad: A warm salad, such as grilled vegetable salad, or a classic Caesar salad.

- Soup: A hot soup like tomato basil, chicken noodle, or gazpacho in summer seeazon.

Main Course (Hot Meal)( at least one fish, at least one meat, at least one vegetarian, at least one pasta for Italian culture). 

- Protein Option: 

  - Grilled Chicken: Seasoned and grilled chicken breast served with a sauce.

  - Roasted Salmon: Baked salmon fillet with herbs and lemon.

  - Vegetarian Option : Stuffed bell peppers or a hearty vegetable lasagna.

Starch Side

  - Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes with butter and herbs.

  - Risotto: Arborio rice cooked with broth and flavored with vegetables or cheese.

  - Couscous or Quinoa: Fluffy couscous or quinoa mixed with herbs and spices.

 Vegetable Side

  - Steamed or Roasted Vegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, carrots, or seasonal vegetables sautéed or roasted with olive oil and seasoning.

  - Grilled Zucchini or Eggplant: Seasoned and grilled to perfection.

 Cheese

International assortment or fresh specialities.

 Fruits

Fruit skewers or sliced.

Dessert

  - Chocolate Lava Cake: A warm chocolate cake with molten chocolate center.

  - Apple Crisp: Baked apples with a crumb topping, served warm with ice cream.

- A selection of petit fours

This combination ensures a nutritious and satisfying meal experience. Feel free to customize your menu based on dietary preferences or restrictions!