Peel and squash the garlic.
Place the cataplana on the heat with the oil, the garlic and the bay.
Chop the partridges into 4 peaces and place them in the cataplana. Golden on both sides. seasson with salt, pepper and piri piri.
Add the wines and a bit of water. close the cataplana and allow to cook.
Add the cockles and close again. cook for 5 minutes