[ A feast is possible and he can't discount it, but... ]

I heard tell once of a castle that would dole out food and pastries in large quantities, imbued with a power that would make those who would partake in the food more susceptible to control.

[ It's what gives him pause, seeing it in such large quantities here. He's suspicious when otherwise he would dive right for it.

He does, after all, enjoy food with actual flavor to it. ]