Starting at a young age David worked his way up the ranks in the kitchen brigade, he later obtained a diploma in Food Preparation and Production. He left Malta to live in the UK for 3 years working at the 1 Michelin star Drake’s restaurant in Ripley, John Campbell’s 1 Michelin Star restaurant at the Coworth Park hotel, and The Fat Duck. After returning to Malta, he took the position of head chef at Modo Mio in Valletta. He travelled around Asia and Australia for almost 2 years. During his travels, he had the opportunity to consult and set up a vegan restaurant in Cambodia.