As for the character himself, he is allowed to think and assume whatever he likes.  I only made the statement I did because he had an INCREDIBLY valid point that I had COMPLETELY overlooked.  But as for the party itself, the paint will not peel.<br/><br/>You may let him drink as much as you want him to.  I have no intent on telling anyone how much a character may consume :P.  But yes, another overlooked point, there will be food.  We will say that it has not arrived just yet since the entire family hasn't arrived.  It'll arrive shortly in IC time.  I imagine it will be either family style, but I'll figure that out when the time comes.