PAVI-PAMA

PAVI-PAMA is a Maltese supermarket brand with a branch in Qormi, on Manuel Dimech Street, and a shopping site that also lets customers browse the range and have it delivered. For UK visitors renting an apartment and for new residents setting up a home, a large supermarket with fresh counters, a cellar and household aisles under one roof saves a lot of running around.

The branch appears in our directories of supermarkets in Malta, more supermarkets in Malta and delicatessens in Malta, reflecting both the everyday shop and the speciality food side.

What you can buy

The online shop is organised into departments that read like a tour of the store: fruit and veg, butcher, fish, bakery, pasta shop, delicatessen, chilled, frozen, confectionery, foods, beverages and a cellar for wine and spirits. Alongside those sit baby, health, personal care, cleaning, homeware, do-it-yourself, pet shop and auto and boat care departments, so one list can cover dinner, a baby's needs and a boat's maintenance.

Seasonal items, offers, vouchers and a food bank section also have their own departments. The food bank department is one to look at if you want to support local causes while you shop.

If you are cooking for guests during a stay, the delicatessen and pasta shop are where to look for ready-to-serve cheeses, cold cuts and fresh pasta, and the butcher and fish counters cover the centre of a meal. A bouquet from Alistair Floral Design, also in the area, rounds off a dinner invitation, and visitors travelling with pets can find a local vet through Animal Aid Veterinary Clinic.

Delivery, loyalty and vouchers

Home delivery runs across Malta, with delivery times subject to the time slots available when you order. That makes it practical for a first food shop after landing, especially if you arrive late or without a car. A customer support team answers questions during office hours.

PAVI-PAMA runs a loyalty card with its own terms and conditions, and a separate loyalty programme for holders of the PAVI-PAMA credit card issued with APS Bank. Anyone comparing local banking options for a move can read about APS Bank in Birkirkara. PG Group vouchers operate under their own terms, and the shop has run a prize promotion with a ferry operator, so it is worth checking the current offers section before a larger shop.

Planning a shop as a visitor

A few habits make shopping easier on a short stay. Browse the departments on the website before you arrive, so you know whether the cellar, deli counter or baby range has what you want. Because delivery depends on available time slots, order a day ahead when you can rather than on the day you need the food, and keep the address details of your holiday let to hand.

Opening hours are not shown on the shopping site, so confirm them before a special trip, particularly around public holidays. If you are cooking for a group, use the butcher, fish, delicatessen and bakery departments to plan the main course, sides and bread from one basket.

Visiting Qormi and settling in

Qormi is a large town in the middle of Malta, a short drive from Valletta and the harbours. Our Valletta guide is a good companion if you are combining a food shop with a day in the capital, and our guide to where to stay in Malta helps you choose an area that suits self-catering.

For UK families moving to the island, our relocation guide for UK movers covers the bigger decisions, while a regular supermarket delivery is often one of the first things that makes a new home feel settled.

For questions about the Qormi branch, products or delivery, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to PAVI-PAMA.