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David James catering
David James catering

David James catering

$20/person
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Introduction
I am Susan Levy , chef owner of David James catering. I am a retired veteran, and a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America. I pride my self on high end quality service. We serve delicious food, attention to details ,No event to small or too big. We also just got a liquor truck to rent out for all your special event!
Overview

Hired 30 times

Serves Craryville, NY

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12 employees

11 years in business

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Lori L.
Sep 15, 2020
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Overall great food for a wedding rehearsal dinner.. super responsive and easy to work with. Recommend to others...

Details: Outdoor event • Dinner • Dessert • Barbecue • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Karen C.
Jun 27, 2019
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This business is so good. The food is fabulous and the chef knew exactly what to do!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • Barbecue • American - casual • Family style • No, drop off only • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients) • $25 - $34

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Amanda F.
Aug 3, 2021
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We were absolutely blown away by Chef Sue’s food when we had our tasting back in 2019. Flexibility with rescheduling during covid was a plus, especially since she made our new date work having already booked another wedding. However, when we went over our plan a few months before the date, she had some details noted incorrectly (i.e. plated vs. buffet. When the day came, the appetizers were as delicious as we remembered, but most of the meal didn’t seem quite right (especially the port wine braised short ribs I had been dreaming and raving about for two years). On top of that, we remembered talking about champagne at our tasting meeting, then right before our ceremony had to send one of our guests to pick up champagne and they ended up missing it. We were told guests could also have any drink they wanted made as long as it contained the liquor we offered, but when guests attempted this, they were told no. Perhaps these things happened because she was at the other wedding that day? Her replacement, Jen, was wonderful and very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Despite it all, I would still recommend Chef Sue because she is an amazing chef, offered to make us signs (though we had already made them), and made us a personalized cutting board! Just maybe make sure to go over every detail of your contract.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • American - Southern • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Vegan • Indian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Barn • No kitchen • 60 - 69 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Cloth napkins • Table décor • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Angela G.
Nov 17, 2024
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Communicated really well. Food was right on time, and delicious.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - formal • Italian • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

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Andrew D.
Apr 27, 2024
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Hired Susan & team for a bachelor party vegan dinner and the food was excellent. Everything was as planned. Thanks Susan!!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Asian • Italian • Indian • Vegan • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Susan Levy

FAQs

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I talk to them and see what they are looking for . I customize every menu to my customers needs. We decided on a menu and price . Then I set up a tasting to make sure I can provide for them what they want. Then when that goes well , we sign a contract.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I am a culinary institute of America graduate, and I was a chef in the United States Coast Guard for 27 yrs .

  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    I volunteered my services to work at the Mark Twain house . I support a non for profit animal rescue group called Kenways Cause . They help all dogs and cats in the Hartford area. It is a great cause because they help so many animals a year and I love animals.

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