Guest Demographics

[cabrales]

fresh_a: For your guests who dine more than once at a three-star restaurant during a trip, what are their typical demographics with respect to (1) number of people traveling together (e.g., a couple versus a family with children), (2) age, and (3) business versus leisure travelers. What is the typical length of stay in Paris for that type of guest?

[fresh_a]

The answer to this questions is: it depends. But, in general, we get a lot of couples, well-educated, widely travelled married couples , who know fine dining, and like a mix of starred-restaurants, bistros, and trendy places... These are mostly people on vacation, but, that also depends, for example, at this moment, everyone is related to the fashion industry, as it is the Haute Couture week....

[Bux]

Do you find waves of guests with absolutely no interest in food? Are there show and events in Paris that attract people whose interest in food is rather limited? In the opposite vein, we checked in to our hotel one January and the young woman at the desk, making small talk, asked if were there for the sales. At the time, I wasn't even aware that store are only allowed to run major sales in January and August. My wife and I looked at each a bit puzzled and then said "no, we're here to eat."

[fresh_a]

The clients I have love what you'd call the "good life", they like to eat,drink and be merry..although some like the vegetarian specials, and not much red meat, most of them love food....

This is one of the main reasons, apart from shopping and museums , that people come for

[cabrales]

What is the general age range of clients visiting two- and three-star restaurants, and do young children receive baby-sitting services? At what age do children begin attending themselves? What two- or three-star restaurants have special meal arrangements for children?

Do older-age clients have health considerations which cause them to have to limit their restaurant going?

Edited January 23, 2003 by cabrales (log)

[fresh_a]

The general age range is probably from the mid-to-late 20's to the late 60's ... although we have had older and younger.... Most of the time the starred-ones frown on children coming to dine as they are not particularly appreciative or able to appreciate top level gastronomic cuisine (although I have seen some that are!), and also because they can't sit still for three hours!

We arrange babysitting often.

Again, concerning old aged people, each case is different....If you're a multi-billionaire who have your bodyguard and driver following you everywhere, you never have too much discomfort

Edited January 24, 2003 by fresh_a (log)