Insights and stories from the Master Butcher
In the UK, recent wedding trends have seen a shift away from formal sit-down menus, towards more relaxed, informal gatherings - often in barns, marquees and estate gardens. It's perhaps not surprising that since the pandemic, couples are prioritising events that maximise joy, connection and guest engagement.
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We are delighted to launch the new season for 2026 with our new-look website! You'll find all the same tried-and-trusted menus, with a few tweaks and new additions. We hope you like the format - easy to navigate, with each of our packages explained clearly, including fully transparent pricing.
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We've been delighted to serve our menus at many wonderful wedding venues in glorious Devon and have finally caught up with all the weddings postponed during the restrictions in 2020 and 2021.
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Well, here we are still in lockdown! It is very frustrating for us all in the events sector - and especially difficult for those who had planned a wedding and had to re-schedule. We can't wait to be back doing what we love, providing top-quality catering for special events.
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We hope that all our clients and suppliers are managing to weather the challenges brought by Covid-19. It is certainly true that the hospitality and wedding sector have been hit particularly hard by the restrictions.
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On 23rd March, following moves across Europe and Asia, the British Government implemented strict social isolation/distancing measures and closure of non-essential business activity. Understandably, the hospitality industry has been hit very hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, since large gatherings are currently not considered to be safe activity.
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As January draws to a cold, wet close, many people in the UK will have been experimenting with veganism for the month of 'Veganury'. News articles and social media feeds are inundated with posts about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.
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In our December post, we'd like to wish all of our customers and clients a very Happy Christmas and to thank you for supporting us through 2019.
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It's been a busy season here at D J Haggett, Devon and Westcountry Event Catering! We've had a fantastic summer supplying catering at a wide range of events across Devon and across borders into Cornwall and Somerset.
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I'm Dave's wife, Ali, and, from January 2019, I'll be curating regular blogs on this page. Obviously, we'll be sharing some of the amazing weddings and corporate events we attend through the year - but much more than that, we'll be commenting on all things 'food and hospitality'.
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Dave, Dale and the team were fantastic. From the first initial contact you could tell that Dave puts the customer at the centre of everything he does. We felt listened to and Dave created a custom package to suit our needs. Communication
We originally booked DJ Haggett back in late 2018 for a wedding in July 2020. From the start Dave was so helpful and responsive, he went through all the options an prices with us and accommodated our family's request to provide our own hog.
I have had many a hog roast in the years and I would be happy to say this was one of the best. Really nice and good fun for the evening guests.
Dave and his team provided an exceptional experience for our wedding! From our initial contact, it was clear that Dave prioritizes customer satisfaction above all else. He took the time to listen to our needs and crafted a custom package