Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is a major tourism, events and hospitality development supporting Geelong’s visitor

economy and future growth. The project was delivered through a $676 million partnership between the Australian Government, Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong.

Led by Development Victoria in partnership with the Plenary Group-led Plenary Conventions consortium, including Built as head contractor, the development has been designed to support business events, tourism, hospitality and the wider regional economy.

Caterlink was proud to contribute to this significant project, supplying and installing the commercial kitchen, café, kiosk, refrigeration, warewashing and back-of-house equipment across multiple operational areas.

With a 1,000-seat theatre and 3,700 square metres of versatile space, catering for visitors’ needs were thoughtfully considered.

The venue highlights the importance of efficient and sustainable commercial kitchen solutions that can support high-volume service, flexible event formats and a consistent guest experience.

Caterlink’s Scope of Work

• Consult
• Project management
• Project fit-out
• Equipment supply
• Installation
• Connections
• Commissioning
• Social procurement
• Project administration

Completed Areas

Ground Floor

• Servery Kitchen
• Food Receiving Area
• Kudja Café
• Kiosk A and Cold Room
• Kiosk B and Cold Room

Level 1

• Nyaal Banyul Kitchen (Main Kitchen)
• Servery Kitchen

Equipment used in this project included:

• MKN combi ovens, electric induction equipment and FlexiChef units supplied by Phoeniks
• Meiko dishwashers (including external reverse osmosis unit)
• Coolrooms and freezer rooms monitored by Monika Australia & Asia Pacific
• Rancilio Group RS1 coffee machines, compatible coffee grinders and Puq Press units supplied by Moffat Group
• Williams Refrigeration Australia open display fridges and blast chillers
• Capic kettle, supplied by Phoeniks
• Jom Dos pumping station and vacuum sealers supplied by Moffat
• SKOPE ITV ice machine
• eWater Systems onsite generator of cleaning, sanitising and disinfectant solution

Project team:

Sarah Monaghan – Sales Manager

Sam Williams – Project Consultant

Travis Mclean – Project Manager

Johnny Nar – Project Manager

Emily Haining – Project Administrator

Glynis Robson – Project Administrator