Chef Fuzz Ali Showcases Fijian Cuisine
at VOMO Island Resort
23-25 October
The latest chapter in VOMO Island Resort’s culinary immersion series, sees Sydney-based chef, media personality and founder of Fiji Pantry travel to VOMO Island in a showcase of three distinct elements of Fijian cuisine.
Working with the VOMO Island team, Chef Fuzz will host three days of culinary events from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th October 2026. The events will explore iTaukei, Indo-Fijian flavours and Fiji’s seafood.
A Home Coming
Chef Fuzz said that while each event will be unique, they will be united by storytelling and theatre.
“Fijian food is the food of my family and the food of my childhood. Every dish carries a story about who we are and how we came to be here, and those stories are what I love most about it.
“VOMO is a place I’ve known since I was a child and happens to be one of my favourite places on Earth, so being invited to come to the island to tell those stories properly, with a kitchen team who grew up with the same flavours, means a great deal to me,” said Fuzz.
“It has never been my endeavour to redefine Fijian food, because it doesn’t need that. Fijian food is already the example of simple and complex flavours working together. What I want to do over the three days is take our flavours as they are and give them the setting and the storytelling they deserve.
“Ko Viti is the lovo and everything that comes with it. Fijian Kitchen and Fiji Pantry is hands-on, the things people actually cook at home. Waitui is our seafood, and I think it will surprise people.
“The part I’m most looking forward to is what the VOMO team does with it. These are their flavours too. I hope that as we take our guests on this food journey in paradise, they leave wanting to seek out Fijian food again, but I also hope the team walks away with something they keep cooking long after I’ve gone home.”
Ko Viti
Friday 23rd October 2026
Through multiple events, Ko Viti will showcase the important tradition and theatre of the Fijian lovo and how it is used in celebration.
1pm-2pm at Vuda Restaurant: LOVO STORY TIME
Guests can witness the preparation of the traditional cooking method and enjoy storytelling around the fire pit. A complimentary event.
5.30pm onwards at Vuda Restaurant: KO VITI WITH FUZZ
Beginning with cocktails on the sand, the evening is transformed by a traditional meke performance by VOMO Island’s own dancers, singers and musicians. Guests are then invited to enjoy kava with the team. As mouth-watering scents of chili, garlic, ginger, coconut and lemon leaf fill the are the lovo feast begins. A complimentary event.
8pm at Vuda Restaurant: UNTOLD FIJI BY FIRE
The evening ends with dessert around the fire while Chef Fuzz shares stories about the darker side of Fiji’s historic culture, casting our minds back to times of cannibalism. A complimentary event.
Fijian Kitchen and Fiji Pantry
Saturday 24th October 2026
12.30-2.30pm at Vuda Restaurant
Complimentary
The Fijian Kitchen is an interactive workshop in which guests will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in preparing three iconic Fijian dishes. From scraping a coconut to build a flavour profile to building a curry base from dry spices the Fiji Kitchen offers delicious lessons in flavour. Alongside the workshop the Fiji Pantry is a pop-up market that brings local artisan makers together with guests.
Waitui: six courses from Fijian waters
Sunday 25th October 2026
From 5.30pm at The Rocks
$295 per person with matching wines
Beginning just before sunset, this evening explores the bounty of the sea. A six course paired menu that allows guests to explore the freshest local seafood, expertly prepared and served overlooking the ocean and Vomo Lailai island. The intimate dinner will feature as the pinnacle of the culinary immersion.
Chef Fuzz Ali
Fuzz Ali is a Fijian-Australian chef, food writer, broadcaster and storyteller with a passion for sharing the flavours and stories of Fiji and the Pacific. Born into a Fijian Indian family, Fuzz draws on the food of his childhood and his Indo-Fijian heritage, bringing together traditional recipes, contemporary influences and the rich cultural diversity of Fiji.
A familiar face on Australian television, Fuzz has appeared on The Morning Show, My Kitchen Rules and SBS Food, and contributes food stories and recipes to publications including Better Homes & Gardens Australia. He is also the co-founder of Fiji Pantry, a Sydney-based providore celebrating flavours and ingredients from across the Pacific.
Through food, Fuzz is passionate about connecting people with Fiji’s culture, heritage and generous spirit — one delicious story at a time.
Beyond the Weekend
Chef Fuzz Ali’s visit marks the second event in VOMO Island Resort’s culinary immersion series.
The series was developed with two central goals.
To offer guests distinct culinary experiences and give the team access to world class chefs that will inspire with new ideas, skills and flavours.
At the culmination of these events our team will create a new menu to honour Chef Fuzz’s time on island. The menu will be featured once a week in The Rocks Restaurant for three months.