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.
The shift towards experiential dining
Here at D J Haggett, we specialise, not only in food, but in the atmosphere created by an interactive experience. Choose drinks with canapes on arrival and move on to the full Devon spit-roast main course! Enjoy a sharing platter or grazing table of charcuterie meats and artisan bread with your guests. The theatre of live carving at a roasted meat or hog roast wedding breakfast creates a truly memorable and immersive experience. We work from a field kitchen, making our service flexible and versatile – we can cook where others can’t!
Our spit-roasts outperform traditional catering for premium weddings
With over 40 years’ experience, you can be assured that Dave will prepare only the finest Devon meat, professionally butchered and perfectly roasted. Wherever possible, our produce is locally sourced, and we take pride in supporting local suppliers. Dave has won over 250 awards for sausages and burgers, so you can be reassured you are in the hands of a true professional. We offer delicious alternatives for vegetarians and vegans, and also cater for other dietary requirements. Our packages are simply designed, with a basic menu to which you can add optional choices. Pricing is fully transparent, and you can build your menu around your own vision for the day. Take a look at the hog roast pricing and the BBQ options for ideas.
Venue versatility is unmatched
Although we are very happy catering in a field, spit roast weddings have also been a resounding success in many of our local Devon venues. We work regularly with a number of the local venues, and clients regularly comment that the food was the highlight of their day. Couples often say how smoothly the day went and that the flexibility of our menus and service allowed them to plan the day they had always dreamed of.
What Devon couples are saying
“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 everything was delicious.”
“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.”
“The team were very attentive and we had so many lovely comments from our guests about the food. We couldn’t have asked for anything more Dave, thank you so much!”
See how this looks in practice on our gallery page.
Thinking about Catering at a Devon Wedding?
Don’t forget, choosing a spit roast wedding doesn’t mean you are compromising on quality, service or presentation. Quite the opposite! Food is at the very centre of your experience, while allowing you and your guests to interact with joy and conversation. If you’re planning a Devon wedding, give us a call and let’s talk about what’s possible. Contact us on the form here on the website, or call Dave on 0777 0732697