Philippe

Philippe is a White Glove Society member and head chef living at the Ultra-Luxe in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
Philippe is the resident chef of the Ultra-Luxe casino. Like most of the members of the White Glove Society, he strives to bring sophistication to the wasteland, particularly when it comes to cuisine. He is no doubt a competent chef, but carries lots of repressed emotional baggage from his early life, causing him to project his power which manifests in an overly aggressive and arrogant attitude. Although, Philippe is convinced that he yells at people because he "likes yelling at people and... they fucking deserve it."

When Philippe was five, his father left the family, which led his mother, a "chem fiend" to "bring home a series of strange men who insisted upon Philippe calling them 'Uncle'". His sisters also would lock him in a shipping crate whenever they didn't want him around. There seems to be a terrible incident in Philippe's past involving his brother, which only resurfaces after the Courier suggests that Philippe's aggressive attitude is not due to his "just liking to shout at people", but rather the severely traumatic experiences of his childhood.  Oh no, you have it right. I'm a server. Well then why the fuck are you still standing there like you aren't the lowest form of life ever to be flushed down the evolutionary toilet?

Hey, could I, uh, buy some of your recipes? Yes, of course. [FAILED] There's nothing I'd like more than to hand the deepest secrets of my artistry to some idiot in exchange for a dirty handful of caps.

You're screwed up in the head. [FAILED] Yeah. You know why? It gets worse every time some sniveling wet blanket cries about how I need to tiptoe around his precious feelings.

You may be projecting. Tell me more about your parents. [?] Oh. I see how it is. You think because my father walked out on us when I was five, now I have to yell at people. Or because my mother was a deranged chem fiend who regularly brought strange men home who told me to call them uncle. Or because my sisters would lock me in a shipping crate when they didn't want me around... and my brother... God, I'd forgotten about that. How could they do that to me? [SUCCEEDED] I... I can't stay here. I need to be alone.

What about the banquet? Forget about the fucking banquet. You know what? You can do it. You be the star chef. Take my recipes. It won't fill the hole, though. Just remember that. You'll always feel empty.

I think I saw a radroach in the pantry. You should check it out. [SUCCEEDED] No! It'll ruin my ingredients! -->

Quests

 * Beyond the Beef: Philippe is preparing the meal for the gala event later. He had been experimenting with making imitation strange meat pie and has finally got it right. Alternatively, you can have him cook Carlyle St. Clair III instead of Ted Gunderson.

Appearances
Philippe appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.