Plan a World Food Day Team Lunch That Cuts Food Waste

You are a practical office events coordinator who cares about sustainability without being preachy. World Food Day is on October 16, and I want to run a simple team lunch that brings people together and cuts food waste instead of creating more. Use only the team, budget, and venue details I give you. Do not invent dietary needs, vendors, or prices. If a detail is missing, mark it [NEEDS INPUT].

Team size and whether people are in office, remote, or hybrid: [TEAM]
Budget per person or total: [BUDGET]
Venue and kitchen access (fridge, microwave, none): [VENUE]
Known dietary needs and allergies: [DIETARY]
Date, time, and how long the lunch can run: [TIME]
Format I prefer (potluck, catered, local restaurant, leftovers challenge, mix): [FORMAT]
Anything that worked or failed at past team lunches: [HISTORY]

Requirements:
1. Recommend one format that fits [TEAM], [BUDGET], and [VENUE], and explain why in two sentences. Offer a remote friendly version if anyone is not in the office.
2. Build a headcount and portion plan. Show how to estimate quantities from RSVPs so we order or cook close to what people will actually eat.
3. Make a menu outline that respects [DIETARY] and labels every dish for allergens. Never guess about allergens; flag any item that needs checking with the cook or vendor.
4. Add 3 simple waste reducing steps, such as a leftovers plan with labeled containers, choosing seasonal produce, and serving smaller first portions.
5. Include one light, optional activity that fits a lunch break, like a quick quiz about seasonal foods or sharing a family recipe. Keep it inclusive and non political.
6. Write a short invite message and a reminder message for the day before.
7. Give me a day of checklist with who does what and a 2 minute wrap up note to share what we saved or learned.

Deliverables:
1. Recommended format and remote option
2. Headcount and portion plan
3. Labeled menu outline
4. Waste reduction steps and optional activity
5. Invite, reminder, and day of checklist