Fallout: New Vegas Hints

(OPTIONAL) Get rid of Philippe and cook for the banquet using his recipe ....

  • 1 of 6: You'll find Philippe in his big kitchen area near the SW end of the main kitchen corridor. He'll turn hostile if he sees you escorting Ted out of the freezer, so it's best to get rid of him first.
  • 2 of 6: If you don't want to get behind him and quickly sneak-attack him to death, talk to him for some other options.
  • 3 of 6: Say he has you confused with someone else, then confirm that you don't work for him. That'll bring up three skill-related options, two of which are helpful.
  • 4 of 6: The Speech 55 check will get him to run into the pantry, after which you can use the terminal to the right of the pantry door to close and lock it.
  • 5 of 6: The Medicine 55 check will get him to go off to another room to be alone, which also effectively gets him out of the way. It also gets you the freezer key.
  • 6 of 6: NOTE: Since all you're doing is rescuing Ted, there's no need to complete this objective by getting Philippe's recipes and cooking for the banquet.