Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
There would not be a formal EC261 entitlement to that food, which would only kick in on a 2 hour delay on that sector, but I would hope a modest purchase would receive a matching refund of the Avios.
I think that you should look at contract law instead. BA promised food, but didn't offer food. Accordingly, some compensation is due, although probably not more than what it would cost to buy some food.