Gala 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
Plated Celebration
INCLUDES
Locally roasted Constant Coffee, rich hot chocolate, and a curated selection of Blak Brew teas from Geelong
Sourdough, local butter, Bellarine olive oil
Signature handmade chocolates
Still and sparkling water
SELECT YOUR PACKAGE
Select your Main, which determines your package price
The prices listed next to your chosen Main is based on three courses
Opting for two courses? Simply deduct $13.00 from the listed price
Pre-gala Canapés
$16.00 PER PERSON
Let our chefs make it easy for you — chef’s selection of three items.
Two Courses
Your selection includes two courses — either entrée and main, or main and dessert.
Three Courses
Your selection includes three courses — entrée, main and dessert.
Roasted Rolled Chicken
Entrées
SELECT YOUR ITEMS
Cold Hot
Smoked Beetroot (V, GF)
Local beets, macadamia, goat cheese, sorrel
Lonsdale Farm Heirloom Tomatoes (V, GF)
Burrata, pine nut dressing, young purslane
Duck Prosciutto (GF)
Preserved Bellarine berries, hazelnut, sorrel
Kangaroo Tataki (GF)
Lemon, fennel, burnt onion
Gin-cured Kingfish (GF)
Seaweed, white soy buttermilk, dill oil
Hot Smoked Chicken Breast (GF)
Geraldton wax oil, corn cream
Spiral Raviolo (V)
Pumpkin, ricotta, lemon myrtle crumb
Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder Herbed Gnocchi
Persian feta, pine nuts, roasted red onion
Mains
Roasted Rolled Chicken (GF)
Chicken jus, charred onion, parsnip, garden greens
Local Groper (GF)
Portarlington mussels, citrus beurre blanc, Otway potatoes, karkalla
Western Plains Lamb Rump (GF)
Roasted eggplant, spiced sheep yoghurt, basil
Pink Roasted Moorabool Valley Duck (GF)
Leg croquette, local carrots, saltbush granola
Slow-cooked Otway Pork Loin (GF)
Rhubarb and ginger chutney, baby fennel, sweet potato fondant
Beef Short Rib and Loin (GF)
Spiced carrot, macadamia, preserved pink lady apples
Miso Roasted Local Pumpkin (V, GF)
Toasted seeds, pumpkin seed oil, red onion, fresh cheese
$118.00
$112.00
Side Dishes
Crushed Spud Sister Potatoes (V, GF)
L’Artisan crème fraîche, chive
Blistered Green Beans (V, GF)
$108.00
$118.00
$108.00
Lemon, heirloom tomatoes, creamy tahini
Shaved Fennel Salad (VF, GF)
Citrus, saltbush dressing
Cauliflower Gratin (V, GF)
Smoked cheese, wattleseed crumb
Garden Leaves (V, GF)
Buttermilk dressing
$118.00
$105.00
OPTING FOR TWO COURSES?
Simply deduct $13.00 per person from the listed price
Roasted Rolled Chicken
Desserts
Plated or roaming service.
SELECT YOUR ITEMS
Spiced Meringue (V, GF)
Seasonal Bellarine Berries, Davidson plum Chantilly
Ginger Crème Brûlée (V, GF)
Citrus marmalade, cinnamon granola
Desert Lime Curd (V)
Hung sheep’s yoghurt, cookie choux, macadamia crumble
Bellarine Tiramisu (V, GF)
Wattleseed, oak-aged whisky, mandarin
Warm Chocolate Gâteau (V)
Poached pear, wattleseed ice cream, caramelised quinoa
Poppyseed–Polenta Slice (V) Lemon curd, frozen Meredith yoghurt, lemon myrtle
Warm Apple Tatin (V) Walnut cream, anise myrtle ice cream
Spiced Meringue
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
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
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
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
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
L’Artisan Cheese $19.00
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.
Boozy Ice Cream $15.00 Caviar Bumps $35.00
A fresh take on tradition: caviar by hand, with luxury and a hint of play, served by our roaming hosts.
AVAILABLE: BEFORE AND AFTER
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
Crafted by third-generation French cheesemaker Matthieu Megard, this selection celebrates the rich, distinctive flavours of the Great Ocean Road. Served with seasonal fruits, roasted nuts, and our signature sourdough bread, it invites guests to savour the artistry of Victorian cheesemaking, bite by exquisite bite.
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
AVAILABLE: AFTER ONLY
Oyster Shuckers $15.00
The Best of Victorian Cheese and Charcuterie $19.00
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 PRICE
One-hour $ 16.00
Two-hours
Three-hours
Four-hours
Five-hours
Inclusive Pour
A curated non-alcoholic 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.
Pettavel Shiraz Viognier Geelong
Pettavel Old Vine Red Quartet Geelong
Celebrate
Celebrate with an expanded wine selection highlighting additional varieties and standout regional producers.
White Wine
Red Wine
Austin's Winery 6ft6 Pinot Noir Moorabool Valley
Oakdene Red Field Blend
Bellarine Peninsula
Leura Park Estate Shiraz
Bellarine Peninsula
Mulline Vintner Syrah Moorabool Valley
Cider and Seltzers
Prickly Moses Forbidden Fruit Original Cider (H) The Otways Blackmans Brewery Coast Seltzer
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