Chef Option
Catering at The Beach Villa Fiji
At The Beach Villa Fiji, we offer two catering options: Self Catering or our Private Chef Service.
Since opening, approximately 92% of our guests have chosen the Private Chef Service, with around 8% choosing to self cater.
Both options are available — it simply depends on the style of holiday you prefer.
Self Catering
The villa has a fully equipped kitchen, so you are welcome to prepare your own meals or dine at restaurants and cafés in the surrounding area.
There is a small supermarket directly across the road, although it mainly carries basic items. For a better selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood and quality ingredients, guests generally need to shop in Sigatoka, Nadi or further afield.
For this reason, we recommend guests choosing to self cater budget for hiring a car or van, particularly for larger groups. This makes sourcing groceries and supplies during your stay much easier.
Private Chef Service
Our Private Chef Service is designed to make your Fiji holiday easy, convenient and relaxing.
Before you arrive, simply let us know your group's:
- Food likes and dislikes
- Favourite cuisines
- Allergies or dietary requirements
- Preferred meals, snacks and ingredients
We then source everything specifically for your group.
When you arrive, your fridge, freezer and pantry are already stocked, and our chef and staff take care of preparing your breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks throughout your stay.
Your Own Mini-Mart
As part of the service, we also stock a selection of food and snacks for your group, making the pantry work almost like your own private mini-mart.
This means you can grab a snack or something to eat whenever you feel like it without having to head out to the shops.
Importantly, you only pay for what is opened or used. This allows us to keep plenty available for your convenience without you having to pay for everything that has been stocked.
How Much Does It Cost?
The calculation is straightforward:
FJD $395 per day + the actual cost of ingredients
The FJD $395 daily fee covers the chef, supporting staff and the organisation involved in sourcing and purchasing food for your group.
The cost of food and ingredients is additional and depends entirely on your group's choices and consumption. Receipts are provided, so the ingredient costs remain transparent.
What Should We Budget?
As a helpful guide, based on what previous groups of around 10 guests have typically spent, the overall cost has averaged approximately FJD $75–$100 per person, per day, including the chef service and ingredients.
Please note: FJD $75–$100 per person is an average only. It is not a fixed-price, capped-cost or unlimited food package.
The actual calculation always remains:
FJD $395 per day + the actual cost of ingredients
Groups choosing premium ingredients, specialty items, larger quantities or more elaborate menus may spend more than the average, while groups with simpler preferences may spend less.
You choose what you would like, we source it, and you pay the actual cost.
Why Do 92% of Our Guests Choose the Private Chef?
Quite simply, you're on holiday.
Self catering means shopping for groceries, transporting them back to the villa, planning meals, cooking and cleaning up afterwards.
With the Private Chef Service, all of that is taken care of. You can relax and enjoy the villa, pool, beach and Fiji while our wonderful local team looks after the food.
The service also creates additional employment and working hours for our local staff, which is an important benefit for us.
We don't operate the chef service as a major profit centre. Our aim is to cover the cost of providing the service while making our guests' stay easier, more enjoyable and more relaxing.
It's a win for our guests and a win for our local team.
Payment
Our Private Chef Service is offered as a cash service, allowing us to keep the cost as low as possible.
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, this can certainly be arranged; however, an additional 30% is required to cover the applicable taxes and charges.
Most guests therefore choose the cash option, and ATMs are available locally.
Great food, wonderful local staff, a stocked kitchen and pantry, no grocery shopping or cooking — and more time to simply enjoy your Fiji holiday.
Types of Meals to Expect
We don’t have a set menu, because every group is different. Dietary requirements, allergies, personal preferences and children’s tastes can all vary, so we prefer to work with you to create meals that suit your group.
Menus are planned around your preferences and dietary needs, together with the strengths and specialties of the cook or catering team looking after you during your stay. The examples below are just a taste of what can be prepared.
BREAKFAST
Start the day with all the favourites — eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, pancakes and fresh tropical fruit platters, along with juice, tea and coffee.
LIGHT & EASY LUNCHES
Most guests prefer to keep lunch casual while enjoying the pool and beach. Think fresh wraps, burgers, fish, wedges, fries, fruit platters and other easy holiday favourites.
There’s plenty of flexibility — you’re on holiday!
DINNER – A VARIETY OF FLAVOURS
Dinner is the main event, with plenty of variety throughout your stay:
Fijian & local cuisine • Indian • Seafood banquets • BBQ nights • Italian • Traditional Lovo
And, with a little organisation, Japanese night with beautiful fresh tuna when we're lucky enough to source it straight from the boat.
AND FOR THE EXTRA HUNGRY...
Snacks can also be prepared throughout the day, so nobody needs to go hungry between meals.
Tell us what you love, what you don't, and any allergies or dietary requirements — and we'll work with you to make mealtimes an enjoyable part of your holiday.
