The villa may be all about finding love, but there’s another kind of chemistry happening in the “Love Island” kitchen, and it involves way more avocados than you’d expect.
We spoke to “Love Island USA” Season 7’s Taylor Williams and production spokespeople to give you an inside look at what the Islanders really eat inside the villa.
The breakfast spread that never quits
Forget your sad desk breakfast — the “Love Island” villa starts each day with a spread loaded with avocados and romantic intention.
According to a production spokesperson, the kitchen is stocked with all the breakfast essentials: pancake and waffle mix, eggs, avocados, yogurt and granola, cereals, breads and Nutella. And there are not one but two coffee makers — a drip filter and an espresso machine.
But here’s where it gets interesting: The villa burns through a staggering 12 avocados a day. That’s roughly 500 avocados over the course of an entire season.
The egg consumption is equally impressive, with Islanders going through at least 40 eggs daily, adding up to approximately 1,700 eggs per season. Clearly, the Islanders need their healthy fats to fuel their morning chats.
Lunch and dinner: A daily surprise
While breakfast is self-serve, lunch and dinner are a completely different story. Both meals are professionally catered, ensuring the Islanders are well-fed without having to worry about meal-prep during their quest for love.
“They’re different every single day,” Williams reveals. “You know, we eat different stuff every day.”
Though the variety of food selection may have been great, former Islanders have spoken out about the food’s taste being less than satisfactory.
“Love Island USA” Season 6 winner Serena Page went on Angel Reese’s podcast in February 2025 and spilled some surprising details about her relationship with food in the villa.
“The food was so gross,” Serena admitted that by the time she left the villa last summer she was 10 pounds lighter than she was walking in.
Her sentiments toward the catered food is echoed across the “Love Island” franchise.
“Love Island USA” Season 5 finalist Carsen “Bergie” Bergensen wrote on Reddit, “Food in Fiji is the worst food I have ever had in my life.”
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, winner of “Love Island UK” Season 8, told US Weekly that the catered meals are “not glamorous,” revealing they are served on silver trays “like school dinner.”
During these meals, the boys and girls are separated and not allowed to speak to one another.
The late-night breakfast tradition
Perhaps the most endearing detail Taylor shared with us was the villa’s unexpected late-night tradition: “At nighttime, we cook breakfast again for everybody.”
This late-night breakfast ritual adds a cozy, communal element to villa life that viewers rarely see. There’s something endearing about Islanders coming together to whip up pancakes or scrambled eggs after a day of romantic tension and dramatic conversations.
Beyond the traditional breakfast fare, cheese toasties have emerged as a popular late-night treat among Islanders. The simple comfort food offers them a quick and satisfying option when wanting something warm and filling without too much fuss in the kitchen.
The fridge that never empties
Keeping a villa full of hungry 20-somethings fed is no small feat. The production team ensures the fridge is restocked three times daily, guaranteeing that Islanders never have to worry about running out of their favorite snacks or ingredients.
The last thing producers — and viewers — want is hangry Islanders affecting the villa’s romantic dynamics.
What about the drinks?
While the villa may be stocked with plenty of food, the alcohol situation is more controlled. When asked about drinking in the villa, Taylor confirmed that portions are limited.
“Yeah, they don’t want us drunk on the show,” Taylor explains, which is probably wise considering the amount of drama that unfolds naturally without any liquid courage involved.
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