Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre has appointed Andreas Gober as Executive Chef.
Gober brings extensive global experience and a passion for local produce to Australia’s most anticipated new business events venue, set to open in July 2026.
His career spans fine dining restaurants across Europe, premium cruise lines, luxury hotels and large-scale stadium catering. In Geelong, Gober’s focus will be on creating a menu that is locally grounded, culturally inclusive, and guided by seasonality, says a spokesperson for the venue.
Gober says when it came to creating a menu, he feels fortunate that the venue will have access to many high-quality producers.
“We’re surrounded by so much here. Oceans, farmland, incredible artisans. You don’t need to look far to find flavour – it’s already here.”
Originally from Austria, Andreas’ approach is shaped by his European roots and deep respect for ingredients.
“I’ve always dabbled in the kitchen – it runs in the family.” His great-grandparents on his mother’s side ran the Stiftskeller in the histortical town of Admont. “And both my grandmother and mother were exceptional cooks.”
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Menus at Nyaal Banyul will be shaped in close collaboration with local growers and artisans, many based across the Bellarine and Surf Coast. Gober and his team will source seasonal ingredients with a focus on sustainability, supporting regional producers and minimising the distance produce will have to travel.
Nyaal Banyul General Manager Rick Aylett welcomed Gober’s appointment as a major milestone.
“Andreas and his team will deliver a world-class dining experience for our customers, while celebrating local producers and telling the stories of regional Victoria,” Aylett says.
“Our ambition is to leave a positive lasting impact on every single person who walks through our doors – and food is a big part of that.”
