menuplanning
nounUK /ˈmɛnjuːˌplænɪŋ/
US /ˈmɛnjuˌplænɪŋ/
The act of deciding what meals you will eat ahead of time.
Menuplanning for the week helps our family eat healthier and waste less food.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of designing the list of dishes for a restaurant or event.
The chef spent hours on menuplanning before the grand opening.
3. Organizing a schedule of meals for a school, hospital, or other institution.
Menuplanning for the school cafeteria must follow strict nutrition rules.
4. The strategic arrangement of food options to meet dietary or cost goals.
Careful menuplanning kept the wedding catering within budget.