Quite the contrary, he's doing what any captain should be doing. The ship should fit the crew, not necessarily the other way around.

"I went through the ship's stores, but it doesn't seem as if we have too many Vulcan dishes programmed in, so I hope the food isn't too disappointing." He did, however, make sure to get only vegetarian things for Spock. Pike will be enjoying his replicated steak very much. "Is the Academy any better?"