I don't know about you, the last offer letter I got had on page 1 the specific details (salary, options, whatnot) and on page 2 the perks (which included meals)

I don't know about you, the last offer letter I got had on page 1 the specific details (salary, options, whatnot) and on page 2 the perks (which included meals). It's implicit. When you weigh up job offers, you look at what the job gives you; the busywork and the compensation. Perks are a clear part of that compensation package; the perks are part of the pay. Yes, you should absolutely view a company that offers free meals as giving you an extra $amount you spend on food each day, or you should subtract the same amount from a company that doesn't.