What are the principles of good menu planning?

To include a variety of different flavours and foods; vegetables, carbohydrates, protein (meat) etc. The meal should be balanced in all aspects to make it enjoyable and also filling, without being to big.

To plan a whole menu it is a good idea to have different dishes for different tastes and nutritional requirements, such as vegetarians, vegans and people with nut Allergies. There should also be an option of healthier foods like salads and soaps which are lower in fat than foods like steaks and dishes with sauces.