Flying SYD-MEL at 10:30am last week I was offered a chicken burrito or a chicken curry (which could be made vegetarian if desired). I declined both, as I am allergic to chilli, and asked for a basic sandwich or something similar instead. I was given a packet of potato chips, a cheese & crackers and a chocolate. I was surprised to be served lunch at 10:30am, but okay...
This is probably the 3rd time it has happened in the past year that I've been unable to eat either meal offered and it's pretty frustrating. The breakfast served on the 9am flight a few days prior was great.