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.

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Dave and the team for our food. The BBQ was amazing, everyone raved about how tasty the meat and salads were. Service couldn't be faulted! Would definitely recommend

Lauren Carroll

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

We hired Dave and his team to cater for our wedding in September and couldn't recommend more highly. We had canapés, artisan breads, a beef roast dinner, gorgeous puddings - banoffee and brownies, warm Cornish pasties in the evening and

Mrs Griffiths

For the black tie event, D.J. Haggett could not have made it any easier. Arriving very promptly on the day, and catering to every one of our needs, it enabled us to enjoy the night and enjoy the scrumptious food. The canapes were delicious,

Jack Byles

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