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.

Dave Haggett catered for our wedding and from the planning stage onwards he couldn't be more helpful. From organising our pickup of cutlery to the planning of the BBQ itself it was great. The choice of canapes, BBQ food and desserts was

Jessica Robinson

Very good food and very good unobtrusive service

Jill Chant

Dave and his team did the catering for our wedding party. We wanted a classic delicious hog roast and they didn't disappoint. Communication was great and clear from the start, they served delicious food and it was lovely to see the whole

Joanna Marker

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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