The Gabbinbar Team

"Gabbinbar is not just a venue; it is a place where the past seamlessly merges with the present, where rich beauty and heritage meet contemporary service, redefining excellence to pioneer experiences that create unforgettable moments for our guests. At the heart of this ethos is the incredible Gabbinbar team who continue to set new benchmarks for the wedding industry and bring genuine passion and experience to every event."

Rachel Hart
Venue Manager

Wedding Planning Team

Mastering the fine art of planning a wedding to perfection, your wedding planning team consists of highly skilled and experienced professionals. Their passion and expertise ensure you can relax knowing every detail has been considered, prepared for, and planned.

Lauren Lucas | Wedding Planning Team Lead

Tammy Koch | Wedding & Event Planner

Lucy Ochsner | Wedding & Event Planner

Sophia Walton | Wedding & Event Planner

Venue Services Team

From first enquiry to final farewell, our Venue Services Team provides thoughtful support throughout your wedding journey. Our Assistant Venue Manager offers warm, knowledgeable guidance as couples take their first steps with us, while our Venue Services Coordinator manages logistics, purchasing, and on-the-day set up to ensure everything behind the scenes runs seamlessly. Together, they support both our couples and planning team to create a beautifully coordinated experience.

Anje Luck | Assistant Venue Manager

Dylan Pukallus | Venue Services Coordinator

Culinary Team

Our culinary team, led by Head Chef Jennifer Blashak, ensures our couples are delighted by the menu they have selected for their wedding. With over twenty years of experience, Jennifer uses her passion and love for food to carefully curate a menu that is innovative and unique to Gabbinbar. Jennifer has created a menu that celebrates the elegance of simplicity, allowing the natural flavours of premium, locally-sourced produce and the freshest ingredients to captivate the palate. The food served at your wedding will create a memorable gastronomic experience that you and your guests will savour.

Jennifer Blashak | Head Chef

Chaminda Morathotage | Sous Chef

Chef Robbie smiles at the camera with arms crossed

Robert Attwood | Sous Chef

Food & Beverage Team

Our food and beverage team offers the highest calibre of staff to attend to your guests’ every need. We’ll be right there to service every whim, with attention to detail and professionalism – the unexpected touches that you and your guests will appreciate.

Sally Austin | Food & Beverage Team Lead

Riley Cosgrove | Food & Beverage Team Lead

Operations & Gardening Team

Your wedding day will be forever remembered - and our spectacular surroundings are the perfect backdrop for your memories. Lovingly cared for and nurtured by our gardening and operations team, we work with Toowoomba’s climate to ensure year-round splendour. On the day of your wedding our team works hard to ensure our gardens and venue are flawless and perfectly manicured.