Cocktail Menu
Welcome to Nyaal Banyul
A place for gathering and sharing, where every dish invites you to take a moment and discover the bounty of our region. Guided by the seasons, our menu highlights the fresh ingredients we have at our doorstep.
We work hand in hand with local farmers and artisans who share our respect for the planet, sourcing produce that’s as fresh and vibrant as the landscape it comes from.
Each plate showcases these lovingly grown ingredients, enriched with native flavours and paired with the latest culinary techniques and innovation. These ingredients, often from carbon-neutral suppliers, carry the essence of Geelong and The Bellarine, ripe, full of life, and deeply connected to this place.
Every dish we create threads a story of flavour, tradition, innovation, and the powerful connection that brings people together.
Sea Salt and Bellarine Olive Focaccia
Cocktail Packages
One-Hour
$44.00 PER PERSON
Three-Hour
$88.00 PER PERSON
canapés
One Roaming Substantial canapé
One Premium Substantial canapé
Three Sweet canapés
$66.00 PER PERSON
Something More
Looking for a little extra?
Add these to your package.
PRICE PER PERSON
Canapé $ 8.50
Roaming Substantial canapé $ 13.50
Premium Substantial canapé $ 15.00
Chef's Station From $ 14.00
Live Experiences From $ 10.00
Dessert buffet, five Sweet canapés $28.00
Braised Kangaroo
Canapés
Parsnip Cannoli (V)
Wattleseed, lemon myrtle
King Oyster Mushroom Sashimi (VF, GF)
Shoyu, finger lime pearls, kelp crisp
Black Cherry Gin-cured Kingfish (GF)
Davidson plum gel, wattleseed bark
Bellarine Smokehouse Trout Pâté
Pickled muntries, rye
Dill Oil Oysters (GF)
Compressed cucumbers, buttermilk
Aged Angus Beef (GF)
Tarragon macaron, pickled mustard seeds, whipped sour cream
Pepperberry-crusted Kangaroo (GF)
Dill sablé, parsley mayo
Duck Prosciutto
Pickled Bellarine berries, flaxseed
Spiced Madeleine
Salt Kitchen dry-aged jambon
Dill Éclair
Bellarine Smokehouse snapper rillette, crème fraîche
Dark Chocolate Quenelle
Potato Terrine (V, GF)
Charred Lonsdale tomato farm capsicum romesco
Corn and Cheese Empanada (V, GF)
Jalapeño-avocado cream
Otway Venison Sausage Roll
Native dukkah, bush tomato chutney
Bass Strait Scallops (GF)
Chorizo crumble, garden pea cream
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Homemade ketchup
Crispy Pork Bao
Mushroom XO, chive
Cumin-spiced Lamb Pie (GF)
Baba ghanoush
Moorabool Valley Duck Croquette (GF)
Riberry mayo, sage
Cheesy Mountain Man Beignet (V)
Sesame dressing
Mortadella Slider (GF)
Salsa verde, pistachio
Lonsdale Tomato and Meredith Feta Arancini (V, GF)
Black garlic aioli
Sweet
Lamington (V)
Lemon curd, dried Davidson plum
Malted Milk Cake (V)
Native honey dulce de leche, milk crumb
Mini Pavlovas (V, GF)
Coastal berries, rosella
Petite Bombolinis (V)
Mascarpone and wattleseed cream
Lemon Aspen and Mascarpone Cannoli (V)
Dark Chocolate Quenelle (V)
Caramel and pepperberry
Wattleseed Tiramisu (V, GF)
Bellarine whisky, mandarin
Cookie Choux (V)
Desert lime and macadamia
Macaron (V, GF)
Black sesame, miso and citrus
Shortbread (V)
Saltbush caramel, roasted macadamia praline
Substantial Canapés
A display of local tastes, from coastal notes to hearty land-inspired favourites, designed for easy sharing throughout the room.
SELECT YOUR ITEMS
Roaming
Korean Fried Cauliflower (VF)
Sesame dressing, coriander, short-pickled cucumber
Charred Pumpkin Massaman Curry (V, VF, GF)
Coconut, bush tomato, toasted cashew crumb
Beer-battered Local Whiting
Hand-cut sweet potato chips
Smashed Wagyu Slider
L’Artisan gruyère, preserved onions, green tomato chutney
Slow-cooked Lamb
Herb gnocchi, saltbush gremolata
Master Stock-poached Chicken
Kohlrabi rémoulade, native citrus ponzu, herb salad
Braised Kangaroo (GF)
Bellarine Estate red wine, mushrooms, speck, native thyme
Barbecued Otway Pork Spring Roll
Mushroom XO, Vietnamese mint
Premium
Heirloom Tomatoes (V, GF)
Burrata, pickled shallot, Davidson plum vinaigrette
Compressed Watermelon “Tuna” (VF, GF)
Sushi rice, ginger, edamame, Davidson plum furikake
Prawn Skewers (GF)
Finger lime salsa, whipped avocado
Portarlington Mussel Cassoulet (GF)
Smoked paprika, beach greens, Yarra Valley caviar
12-hour Braised Short Rib (GF)
Pickled apple, spiced carrot cream, saltbush granola
Charred Chicken (GF)
Spiced corn ribs, chervil, pickled onions, lime salt
Tea-smoked Duck (GF)
Macadamia purée, pepperberry jus, pickled rhubarb
Assorted Dumplings
Bao and potstickers, beef, pork, chicken, prawn, vegetarian — served with sauces and dressings
(V) Vegetarian
(VF) Vegan-Friendly
(GF) Gluten-Friendly
Chef's Station
Prepared in the moment. Enjoy a live and interactive experience with our chefs as they bring theatre, flavour and connection to the room.
UPGRADE FROM $14.00 PER PERSON
Select an item.
Bellarine Fish Taco
White corn tortilla, crisp fried snapper, coconut crema, tomato and finger lime salsa
Crayfish Roll
Butter-poached local crayfish, toasted brioche, pickled shallots, hollandaise, watercress
Pork Belly Bánh Mì
Crisp pork belly bánh mì roll, sriracha mayo, pickled carrot and daikon, hot herbs
Steak and Greens (GF)
Charred Angus beef flank steak, foraged micro salad, salsa verde
Duck Gnocchi
Otway Pasta Company gnocchi, Moorabool Valley duck, local olives
$18.00
$25.00
$15.00
$18.00
$14.00
Crayfish Roll
Live Experiences
Add an experience to your event. Minimum of 50 guests.
UPGRADE FROM $10.00 PER PERSON
Presented by our roving oyster shuckers.
A roaming culinary experience featuring freshly shucked Australian Pacific and Rock oysters, served with Davidson plum mignonette, lemon, and Tabasco.
AVAILABLE: BEFORE AND AFTER
Cotton Candy $10.00
Watch as our chefs spin clouds of sugar before your eyes. Choose from sweet or savoury. Pair your cotton candy with mini bites or enjoy it straight from the stick, a playful sensory experience.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
Ceviche Station $18.00
A vibrant live station celebrating Bellarine seafood. Cured with citrus and native herbs, featuring finger lime, Portarlington oysters and seasonal local fish, with garnishes made to order.
AVAILABLE: BEFORE AND AFTER
Traditional Ice Cream Cart $12.00
Scooped from a nostalgic cart.
Local handcrafted ice cream with toppings that range from fun favourites to timeless classics.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
A fresh take on tradition: caviar by hand, with luxury and a hint of play, served by our roaming hosts.
AVAILABLE: BEFORE AND AFTER
Boozy Ice Cream $15.00
A grown-up twist on the affogato.
Homemade ice cream paired with locally distilled spirits or liqueurs, finished just the way you like for an indulgent, playful treat.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
Best of Victorian Cheese and Charcuterie $19.00
A showcase of Victoria’s finest makers.
Triple-cream bries, tangy aged hard cheeses, nutty blue veins and delicate goat cheeses, alongside bresaola, pastrami, prosciutto, capocollo and smoked chicken.
Paired with house-made antipasti, condiments and warm crusty bread sliced to order.
AVAILABLE: BEFORE AND AFTER
Chefs present a spread of sweet creations to be smashed and shared. Combinations include macadamia and lemon myrtle white chocolate crunch, Davidson plum rocky road, and wattleseed coconut rough.
A playful, interactive take on dessert.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
A playful display of desserts inspired by local flavours. Lime, native basil and strawberry tart, Bellarine berries with lemon verbena panna cotta, lamingtons with lemon curd and Davidson plum, macadamia and wattleseed tart, assorted choux buns and more.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
Oyster Shuckers $15.00
Caviar Bumps $35.00
Oyster Shucking
Closing Bites
Late-night plates with comforting flavours, served before guests head home.
UPGRADE FROM $17.00 PER PERSON
Minimum two items to be selected.
Smashed Wagyu Slider
L’Artisan gruyère, preserved onions, green tomato chutney
$13.50
Traditional Beef and Black Pepper Pie Homemade ketchup $ 8.50
Mini Souvlakis
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, garlic labneh, heirloom tomatoes $13.50
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls Homemade ketchup $ 8.50
(V) Vegetarian
(VF) Vegan-Friendly
(GF) Gluten-Friendly
Hand-Cut
Otway Venison Sausage Roll Native dukkah, bush tomato chutney $ 8.50
Lonsdale Tomato Farm Tomato Arancini (V, GF) Basil and Meredith feta, black garlic aioli
$ 8.50
Hand-Cut Chips (V, GF) Homemade ketchup, aioli $ 5.50
Non-Alcoholic Packages
A refreshing drinks experience for every guest at the table. From cold-pressed juices and flavoured waters to a vibrant range of non-alcoholic options, these packages keep everyone part of the occasion.
SELECT A PACKAGE
Refresh
Give your guests a selection of juices and flavoured waters to keep them refreshed throughout.
INCLUDES
Variety of cold-pressed juices and soft drinks
Still and sparkling water
One-hour
Two-hours
Three-hours
Four-hours
Five-hours
Inclusive Pour
A curated alcohol-free drinks selection with plenty of flavour, so every guest can be part of the occasion.
INCLUDES
Variety of flavoured Etch sparkling waters
Variety of flavoured Strangelove sodas
Assortment of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails by Heaps Normal, Flying Brick Cider Co. and Two Days
Variety of cold-pressed juices and soft drinks Still and sparkling water
PRICE
PER PERSON
One-hour $24.00
Two-hours $ 3 1.00
Something More
Looking to expand the selection? Add these to your package. PRICE PER PERSON Spirit Free Sips From $1.00
Five-hours $ 52.00
Beverage Packages
A drinks experience designed to suit every style of gathering. Choose from regional wines, local craft beers, refreshing non-alcoholic options and cocktails, with packages created to make hosting feel effortless.
SELECT A PACKAGE
Gather
Made for gathering and great conversation. A selection of regional wines, local craft beers and thoughtful non-alcoholic options.
Celebrate
Celebrate with an expanded wine selection highlighting additional varieties and standout regional producers.
More Looking to expand the selection? Add these to your package.
Gather
Made for gathering and great conversation. A selection of regional wines, local craft beers and thoughtful non-alcoholic options.
Portarlington Ridge Sparkling
Pettavel Shiraz Viognier Geelong
Pettavel Old Vine Red Quartet Geelong
Portarlington Ridge Shiraz Bellarine Peninsula
& Jill Pinot Noir Bellarine Peninsula
Celebrate
Celebrate with an expanded wine selection highlighting additional varieties and standout regional producers.
Red Wine
Austin's Winery 6ft6 Pinot Noir Moorabool Valley
Oakdene Red Field Blend
Bellarine Peninsula
Leura Park Estate Shiraz
Bellarine Peninsula
Cider and Seltzers
Mulline Vintner Syrah Moorabool Valley Prickly Moses Forbidden Fruit Original Cider (H) The Otways
Explore our Elevate selection for additional ways to personalise your
Elevate
Take your Gather or Celebrate package further with premium wines and standout regional producers.
SELECT YOUR UPGRADES
Sparkling
Lethbridge Méthode Ancestrale Pét Nat Moorabool Valley
Mount Duneed Estate Blanc de Blanc Geelong
Cat Out of the Bag Limoncello Bellarine Peninsula
Perrier Jouét Grand Brut NV Champagne, France
Baie Sauvignon Blanc Bellarine Peninsula
Austin's Winery Riesling Moorabool Valley
Lethbridge Fiano Moorabool Valley
Greenhills Estate Chardonnay Moorabool Valley
Shadowfax Minnow Grenache Mataro Macedon Ranges
Mulline Vinters Pinot Noir Moorabool Valley
Baie Shiraz Bellarine Peninsula
Ladygarden Pinot Meunier Geelong
Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Bellarine Peninsula
Baie Lume Rosé Bellarine Peninsula Rosé
Flying Brick Cider Co. Pear Cider Bellarine Peninsula
Blackmans Brewery Coast Seltzer Surf Coast
Jack Rabbit Frizzante
Bellarine Peninsula
Thirty Acres Espresso Martini Bellarine Peninsula
Flowstate Gin and Tonic Surf Coast
Flowstate Vodka Lime and Soda Surf Coast Ready to Drink
Peroni Red Lager (H) Vigevano, Italy
Blackmans Brewery Ginger Beer (H) Surf Coast
Beer
Red Wine
White Wine
Spirit Free Sips and Cocktails
Designed to bring people together and elevate your gathering.
Can be added to any beverage package.
SELECT AN UPGRADE
On-Consumption
FROM $1.00 PER PERSON
CHOOSE FROM
Premium cold-pressed juices
Tina Drinks sparkling tea range
Strangelove still and sparkling water
House Made Mocktails
$15.00 EACH
Choose one to add to your package. Minimum of 50 to be ordered.
Geraldton Fizz
Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon, Geraldton wax cordial, soda, crushed native thyme
Constant Cherry Martini
Constant Coffee, Lyre’s coffee liqueur, cherry syrup, wattle seed chocolate dust
Rosella & Peel Sour
Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon, rosella shrub, house-made marmalade
Salty Lemon Myrtle Meringue
Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon, lemon myrtle cordial, meringue foam
Core Pour
$20.00 EACH
A curated cocktail selection featuring fresh flavours and local spirits. Minimum of 50 to be ordered.
Strawberry Gum Fizz
Great Ocean Road Vodka, strawberry gum syrup, lime, soda
Constant Martini
Constant Coffee, Great Ocean Road Vodka, Bellarine Spirits coffee liqueur, saltbush caramel
Davidson Plum & Rhubarb Negroni
Rosso vermouth, rhubarb liqueur, Great Ocean Road Gin, Davidson plum dust
Rosella Marg
Rosella syrup, Tromba tequila, Marionette orange curaçao, citrus, salt
Signature Sips
$23.00 EACH
An elevated cocktail selection showcasing native ingredients and standout regional spirits. Minimum of 50 to be ordered.
Red Centre Sour
Blak Brews Red Centre shrub, Great Ocean Road Gin, citrus
Black Snake Marg
Black Snake joven, Marionette orange curaçao, citrus, desert lime salt
Bush Honey & Whiskey Smash
Kinglake Distillery whiskey, local native honey, native mint, soda
Native Yam & Finger Lime Fizz
Seven Seasons Native Yam Vodka, finger lime sherbet, soda