Several times I have had the pleasure of being the only one in First Class. It's an amazing experience. One time a flight attendant suggested a wine tasting! 38000ft is the WORST place to enjoy a glass of wine. Your taste buds are all messed up.

In any case, the wine tasting proceeded and it was lots of fun! Lynch Bages 83 won that time! She even brought little crackers!

If the flight is not full, ask to taste another wine if you don't like the one served. I've done this on my airlines. The FAs are also very good at making suggestions. They see what goes back to the galley untouched!

I'd also suggest that when you board and get settled, mention to the FA or the Purser when they come around that this is your first CX FC flight and and don't want to miss out on ANYTHING. Tell them that you've heard such lovely things about the service and food and you look forward to experiencing it all.

I guarantee that CX will treat you right!