The Fiji Orchid and Its Executive Chef, Losavati

Nestled within a lush tropical garden, a mere 20 minutes from Nadi Airport, The Fiji Orchid offers a rare kind of escape. Quiet, intimate, and deeply connected to culture.

With just six private garden bures, the experience is intentionally personal, inviting guests to slow down and immerse themselves in the rhythms of island life. Beyond its idyllic setting, The Fiji Orchid offers a genuine connection to Fijian culture, people, and flavour, expressed through warm hospitality and thoughtful cuisine reflecting both the land and sea.

At the heart of this is Executive Chef Losavati Sewale. Born and raised in Vanua Levu, Losavati’s approach to food is grounded in her childhood, when ingredients came directly from the surrounding landscape. From preparing traditional dishes like ota and rourou to gathering seafood, her earliest memories shaped a philosophy of simple, honest cooking that continues to define her work today. Her culinary style is a reflection of Fiji itself, layered, diverse, and deeply personal. Growing up within a strong Indo-Fijian community, surrounded by rich Indian spices and flavours, each naturally became part of her cooking. Every dish she creates carries these influences, along with the stories and traditions passed down through generations of Fijian women who taught her through hands-on experience.

The resort’s kitchen works closely with local growers and fishermen, bringing in fresh seafood and locally grown ingredients daily. From cassava and taro to tropical fruits and herbs, each dish is created to reflect the true flavours of Fiji, simple, seasonal, and full of soul. Dining takes place at Raymond’s Restaurant, where guests gather amongst locals. Whether it’s a relaxed Sunday brunch or a hands-on cooking experience that begins at the local markets, food becomes a way for guests to connect further  with Fiji’s culture and community.

For Chef Losavati, this connection is everything. She says “My favourite part of being a chef is working with the beautiful ingredients we are blessed with here in Fiji. Every morning is different — sometimes it’s freshly caught fish, sometimes sweet tropical fruits, cassava, taro, or wild island herbs. What comes into the kitchen inspires what goes onto the plate.”

Losavati’s food is about storytelling. “I want each plate to share a story — about where I grew up, about our land and sea, and about the people who taught me how to cook.” This sense of narrative is what transforms a stay at The Fiji Orchid into something more meaningful. “For me, food is more than just a meal. It is my childhood memories, my culture, and my way of sharing a piece of Fiji with every guest who sits at our table.”

Together, The Fiji Orchid and Chef Losavati offer something truly special, a place where luxury meets authenticity, and where every experience tells a story of land and people.

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