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After graduating from Fiji
University with a Cookery trade
certificate in 2003, Chef Talala
spent many years at some of Fiji’s
other fine resorts and completed
his apprenticeship with Sheraton
Resorts in Nadi.
After five years with the Sheraton
group he began making his mark in
the industry and moved
swiftly along to many other well
known boutique resorts on the
islands before arriving at Yasawa.
In his first executive Chef position at
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa since
2011, chef has been instrumental in
changing the way food is seen and
served at the resort.
Talala combines local produce and
products with the abundant
seafood caught off the resort to
create a menu that is diverse but
truly unique.
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He has ensured that dining on
Yasawa has become a once in a
lifetime experience for many guests.
Meet The Chef
Executive Chef Talala Topou
Yasawa is blessed with an un-spoilt
location and 11-private beaches
which ensures that dining becomes
an experience rather than just a
meal time.
Talala has catered for a number of
celebrities including
Australian Prime Minister John
Howard, the Royal family of Qatar,
Prince Charles, The Prince &
Princess of Monaco and Hollywood
personality Jennifer Love-Hewitt.
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