The Grand Taste: Discover the Culinary Experience at The Grand Resort

Discover fusion cuisine with Asian influences, blending South Pacific island flavours, and using locally sourced ingredients, to create memorable dining experiences that combine harmony and passion at The Grand Resort, Rarotonga.

Beachside all day dining at Blu Restaurant

Dining at The Grand Resort is designed to be more than simply enjoying a great meal. Each outlet is unique and every element is part of the experience – the flavours, the setting, the service, and the story behind each dish.

At the heart of the resort's culinary philosophy is a fusion of Asian, Pacific Island and French influences, bringing together traditional techniques with contemporary touches and a distinctly international perspective. The result is a style of cuisine designed to offer something different in Rarotonga, while still celebrating the spirit of the Pacific.

A Different Taste in Rarotonga

The Grand Resort's culinary team is passionate about creating menus that offer visitors to the Cook Islands a new way to experience the destination.

Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch beachside at Blu Restaurant, an elegant dinner followed by The Grand Resort’s spectacular fountain show, your daily coffee fix with pastries at Dolce café, or sunset drinks and tapas at SKYBAR, each menu offers something different, providing guests and visitors to the Cook Islands, the opportunity to sample dishes with their own identity, which showcase the variety of dining experiences at The Grand Resort.

A Multicultural Kitchen with a Global Perspective

Pascal Bionaz - Executive Chef at The Grand Resort

The Grand Resort's kitchen team brings together culinary influences and experiences from different parts of the world.  The team is led by Executive Chef Pascal Bionaz, who’s vast experience includes a French background, and positions across the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean and Asia. His professional experience and classical culinary training have provided an appreciation for diverse cultures, cuisines and ingredients – influences that now come together in the kitchen at The Grand Resort, Rarotonga.

The multicultural nature of the kitchen team also means that every chef brings their own perspective and story to the table. For the team, cooking is ultimately about sharing - their knowledge, experiences and a passion for food.

Where Food Meets Atmosphere

The dining outlets at The Grand Resort each offer a unique experience that extends beyond what's on the plate. The culinary team believes that a memorable meal is created through a combination of food, ambience, décor, presentation and service. It’s a collaborative effort where every member of the team plays a role in creating an experience that guests will remember long after the meal is finished.

That philosophy is reflected in the smallest details – from the way a dish is presented to the interaction between the guest and the person serving it.

Because at The Grand, hospitality is part of the recipe.

The Essential Ingredient?

"Passion"

Ask the culinary team about the one ingredient they couldn't live without, and the answer is “spices” which bring different flavours and aromas to every dish.

But there is another ingredient considered even more important: "Passion".

For the team, a beautiful plate means little without flavour, and great food is incomplete without the care and warmth of the people who prepare and serve it. As the culinary philosophy at The Grand suggests, every dish should tell a story – and that story is best shared with heart.

Experience Dining at The Grand Resort, Rarotonga

Sunset cocktails and tapas at SKYBAR

For travellers looking for a unique dining experience in Rarotonga, The Grand Resort offers a culinary journey shaped by international influences, flavours, and a multicultural team of passionate chefs.

Whether enjoying a light lunch at Dolce overlooking the spectacular three-storey waterfall, relaxed beachfront dining at Blu followed by the nightly fountain show, or sunset cocktails and tapas at SKYBAR, every dining experience at The Grand Resort offers something distinctive. Expect thoughtfully prepared dishes, beautiful presentation and memorable settings that are as much a part of the experience as the food itself.

Because at The Grand Resort, a meal isn't simply part of your stay.

It becomes part of your Rarotongan story.

Bookings are now open, with exclusive opening offers available for a limited time.

For reservations or more information, contact reservations@grandrarotonga.com.