Italian Aged Care chef Giovanni Paolucci.
Camera IconItalian Aged Care chef Giovanni Paolucci. Credit: Supplied/Supplied, Anthony Matteo

Marangaroo Italian Aged Care retirees enjoy pizza the action

Staff WriterWanneroo Times

ITALIAN retirees are enjoying the flavours of their mother country following the installation of a pizza oven.

Residents at Italian Aged Care in Marangaroo celebrated by eating the first pizzas cooked in the oven at an event recently.

Care services manager Connie Trovatello and Iolanda Luglio.
Camera IconCare services manager Connie Trovatello and Iolanda Luglio. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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Many residents were born in or are linked to Italy and enjoyed tasting more than 50 pizzas made by chef Giovanni Paolucci at the February event.

Chief executive Chris Roberts.
Camera IconChief executive Chris Roberts. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Chief executive Chris Roberts helped make the pizzas and said the significance of the wood-fired pizza oven could not be overstated from a cultural viewpoint for the residents and families.

Anna Micheli and family.
Camera IconAnna Micheli and family. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Mr Roberts said the food produced also had universal appeal.

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