YOUR DELICIOUS MONTHLY RECIPE

Mario Schembri's catering experience started early in his teens whilst training with ex-navy chefs at Riviera Martinique. After his studies at the Institute of Tourism Studies, his passion for food led him to a career with various established restaurants whilst also attending several courses in London. From his time with Corinthia Caterers as chef manager abroad, Schembris exposure afforded him valuable butchering and bakery experiences as well. However Mario decided to return to his Maltese roots leading him to find his place as Executive Chef at Ta’ Marija for the past 23 years.

Firm and slightly chewy taking on the flavours it is cooked in, bebbux is one of the dishes within Maltese cusine to be an acquired taste as one either loves it or doesn’t. But for those that savour the opportunity to pick out the simmerd snail from its shell, bebbux is heaven on earth.