From Master Butcher to Spit-Roast Specialist

Dave has had over 40 years in the butchery trade and has won over 250 awards for excellence. He began hog roasting over 35 years ago and also designed his own hog machines. With these skills you can absolutely be sure that the hog will be prepared by a master butcher, cooked and carved to perfection.

Unlike standard catering, Dave's approach is rooted in traditional butchery. Every hog is professionally carved by qualified butchers with years of experience, ensuring your guests receive the finest cuts, and that signature, mouth-watering crackling - only achievable on a proper spit.

A Legacy of Achievement

House of Lords

Countryside Alliance award for 'Best Diversification' in the South West Region.

King Charles

Taste of the West Awards - overall best meat product, awarded at Highgrove House.

Sunday Telegraph

Voted best pork pie in the country.

Devon County Show

Supreme champion sausage winner.

Recognised by the Food Heroes

Dave's expertise has been featured on Rick Stein's Food Heroes and Come Dine with Me. His reputation for quality has also seen him voted 'Best Pork Sausage' by the Sunday Independent.

On the Judging Circuit

After many years entering sausage and pie competitions, Dave joined the judging circuit. He has, in the past, joined the celebrity chef John Burton Race at the Devon County Show to judge the sausage and steak competition.

He was also pleased to judge jointly with Tom Parker Bowles and Tim Maddams (formerly head chef to Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall).

What our customers say

A few words from weddings, private parties and corporate events across Devon.

We hired Dave to cater for our wedding as we wanted a relaxed BBQ meal for the day. Dave has a great range of options for various courses and services styles that suited us perfectly. Him and the team were flexible on service times given

Angus Edmondson

We had Dave Hagget, his son Dale, and the team for our wedding 2 days ago in a beautiful venue in Ide. The whole team was absolutely fab. Massive portions, food was tasty, delicious and everything we could've dreamed off and more!

Courtney Arscott

Okay so I do not normally write these kind of reviews but I attended a wedding last weekend that had hired D J Haggett for the catering. What amazing food!! By far the best hog roast I have ever had. I found myself chatting to Dave and his

Connor Rowe

Absolutely awesome - both the communication leading up to our wedding, the service received and the food - all were first class! Our guests all absolutely loved it - we will definitely be back and will wholeheartedly be recommending!

Carly Anderson

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