The Castellorizian Association of WA

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Established in 1912, we proudly share Castellorizian and Greek culture, food and social events with members and the Western Australian community.

30/10/2026

26/09/2026

CAZZIE FRIENDS COOKING CLASS – MEZE BOARD

What a fantastic morning at our Youth & Friends Cooking Class on Saturday 12 September at Cazzie House!

This month’s class was all about creating a delicious MEZE Board, inspired by the wonderful platters traditionally prepared by our Cazzie Cooking Class Committee for the Association’s annual Christmas function.

Our participants enjoyed demonstrations of some favourite recipes:

🍅 Tomato Keftedes (Greek Tomato Fritters) – demonstrated by Eva Magriplis, assisted by Phylis Samiotis. Everyone then rolled up their sleeves and made their own Tomato Keftedes to take home and enjoy.

🥖 Pâté & Crisps – demonstrated by Margaret-Anne Manifis

🐙 BBQ Octopus – prepared by Margaret-Anne Manifis

To finish the morning, everything was brought together on a beautiful MEZE Board for everyone to share and enjoy.

A big thank you to our wonderful demonstrators, helpers and everyone who joined us. It was another enjoyable morning of cooking, sharing, learning and celebrating our Castellorizian and Greek food traditions together. ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Cazzie Cooking Class!

29/08/2026

A DELICIOUS AFTERNOON AT CAZZIE COOKING!

Our Adult Cazzie Cooking Class on Saturday 22 August was another wonderful afternoon of cooking, sharing and, of course, enjoying delicious food together!

This class featured a fabulous MEZE Board, inspired by the selection traditionally prepared by our Cazzie Cooking Class Committee for our annual Christmas function.

🥒 Stacey Koroveshi, assisted by Pam Andony, demonstrated delicious Zucchini Bites , while Margaret-Anne Manifis shared her much-loved Pâté recipe.

The finished MEZE Board, complete with crisps and all the accompaniments, was enjoyed by everyone and provided plenty of inspiration for creating a delicious grazing board at home for family and friends.

A big thank you to our demonstrators, helpers and everyone who came along and contributed to such an enjoyable afternoon. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the class, the food and the wonderful company!

👏 Another great Cazzie Cooking Class!

14/08/2026

Another wonderful Cazzie Cooking Class was enjoyed on Saturday 18 July, as youth and friends came together to prepare one of Greece's most loved traditional dishes – Kotopita (Greek Chicken Pie).

Thank you to Margaret-Anne Manifis, assisted by Eva Magriplis, for sharing their knowledge, tips and techniques in preparing this delicious family favourite. From creating the perfect flavourful filling to working with crisp, golden filo pastry, attendees enjoyed an informative and hands-on demonstration.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day another enjoyable success. We look forward to welcoming you to our next Cazzie Cooking Class!

17/07/2026

On 27 June, our Adult Cazzie Cooking Class had the pleasure of welcoming Eleni Palassis, who demonstrated her mother Natasha's much-loved Napoleon Mille-Feuille – a delicious Greek take on the classic vanilla slice.

Eleni captivated the room as she shared not only the recipe, but also the beautiful family story behind this special dessert. Her mother, Panagiotta (Natasha) Sarris (née Galakatos), was born in Russia in 1919 and was renowned for her exceptional cooking and elegant hospitality.

Whether preparing meals for family and friends or distinguished guests—including the Governor-General of New Zealand and even Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon—Natasha always cooked with pride, passion and style.

The Napoleon Mille-Feuille was one of her signature desserts, and today Eleni proudly continues the tradition, preparing it for family celebrations and special occasions.

The class thoroughly enjoyed sampling this delicious dessert during afternoon tea, alongside a wonderful selection of homemade savouries and sweets. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed.

Another enjoyable afternoon of cooking, sharing stories and preserving our treasured culinary traditions.

Interested in joining one of our cooking classes? We'd love to welcome you!

04/06/2026

Traditional Castellorizian Katoumari - Step by Step Video

Discover the traditions and flavours of Kastellorizian culture in Episode #1 of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia’s cooking series that celebrates the recipes, stories, and cultural traditions lovingly passed down through generations.

In this episode, Anna Smilovitis, committee member of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia, joins Helen Anastasas, who coordinates cooking classes through the Castellorizian Association of WA, to demonstrate how to make Katoumari — our traditional Kastellorizian sweet often prepared for weddings and special celebrations.

Featuring Phyllis Samiotis and Rose Kalaf as demonstrators, together with Pam Andony and Frankie Papas as assistants, this episode takes viewers through each step involved in creating this much-loved celebratory dessert.

The recipe in this cooking demonstration is from the Western Australian Castellorizian Cooking Class Recipe book from our 'Greek Kitchen to Yours'

Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcH2Es44as4

21/05/2026

Cooking through the years - CAWA Cooking Classess— where cherished recipes, family traditions, and unforgettable flavours bring generations together. From handwritten recipe books to modern kitchen creations, every dish tells a story. ❤️👩

03/05/2026

Cazzie Cooking Classes | Saturday 2 May

We were honoured once again to welcome the incredibly talented and creative Greek sweet maker, Mary Raftopoulos, for a truly special demonstration.

Mary delighted us with her unique take on a classic favourite — baklava cupcakes made with delicate filo pastry, soaked in rich honey syrup, and beautifully finished with piped meringue buttercream. Each creation was topped with an irresistible selection of decorative finishes, making them almost too pretty to eat!

Guests then enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea, sampling a delicious array of savoury and sweets — including Mary’s beautiful cupcakes.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, and to all who generously contributed by bringing along savouries and sweets.

Address

160 Anzac Road
Mount Hawthorn, WA
6016

Website

http://cazziewa.org.au/

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