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.

Amazing canapes and BBQ at our wedding. Fantastic choice and large portions. Dave and his team are very professional, capable, really friendly and couldn't do enough on the big day. Thank you so much, highly recommended.

Scott Lawrance

Dave and his team catered for our wedding this summer. The food was fantastic and there was plenty of it. The team were very attentive and we had so many lovely comments from our guests about the food. We couldnt have asked for anything more Dave, thank you so much! Sinead & John

Sinead Binks

Dave catered for our wedding over the jubilee weekend. Everything was fantastic. Well arranged, good communication leading up to the day and then again during the wedding. Everything cleared away beautifully.

Vicky Parkin

Dave did the catering for my wedding and the food was fantastic! All the guests were commenting on the great canapés and the pasties in the evening were unbelievable. Dave's communication and the team on the day were second to none. Would definitely recommend, and use again!

Lucy Rodgers

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