curing time
crafting taste
We are a celebration of time-honoured butchery and curing methods, inspired by borderless culinary traditions and rooted deeply in the rich soil of Maltese terroir.
A nose-to-tail philosophy delivered with youthful passion, honest labour, and an obsessive pursuit of flavour.
crafted
FROM
THE LAND
Xwejni salt pans
Local meat
Our charcuterie begins with locally raised meat sourced from farmers we know and trust. With a focus on responsible practices and respect for the animal, every cut reflects the quality of Maltese livestock and the care invested in raising it. We ensure freshness, traceability, and flavour that speaks of our island’s character.
Herbs from the garden
Many of the flavours at Nelli’s begin long before the curing process — in the wild and in the garden. Seasonal herbs, wild fennel, and foraged plants are gathered with care, adding depth and character to each product. These honest ingredients bring the landscape directly into the craft.
Max Scerri
Seasoned before his time
Nelli’s is founded by Max Scerri, a chef turned butcher whose craft was shaped in kitchens across Europe. From Michelin dining rooms in London to wood-fired feasts in the Nordic countryside.
He came back home to Gozo to focus on what he calls “the root of food”: meat, salt, time, and patience. Today, that belief guides everything we make.
Nelli's Journal
from knife to note
Pasta With Purpose - Fundraising Event
Some dinners are remembered for the food. Others stay with you because of the people around the table and the reason everyone came together. Pasta With Purpose was one of those evenings, built on good food, shared effort and the belief that a meal can quietly do something meaningful.
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A Night That Honoured Maltese Craft
From our quiet curing room in Gozo to the bustling stage at Ta’ Qali, we recently stepped out of the kitchen to represent the future of local, artisanal food. Here is how a tiny, nose-to-tail passion project caught the eye of the public and the judges alike, and what it means for the next chapter of Nelli’s Ċarkuterija.
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Our First Fair Experience at Agrifair 2026
Stepping into the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre for Agrifair 2026 was a massive milestone for our team of three. Moving from the quiet routine of our kitchen to a bustling national exhibition was nerve-wracking, but it gave us the perfect platform to share our slow, nose-to-tail philosophy with the wider food community. Here is how our first large-scale fair unfolded.
