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About
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 35 times
Serves Craryville, NY
Background checked
12 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Jaclyn C.
Jun 28, 2026
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Chef Susan and her team were excellent! We hired them for a private bachelorette dinner at our Airbnb. There were plenty of appetizers, main dishes and desserts to choose from to assemble our curated meal. Amie and Brooke were punctual, professional and curated the best spread for us. I highly recommend the David James Catering company for your next meal! The food was delicious!
Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Eileen M.
Oct 8, 2025
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Susan Levy is wonderful to work with. The food was delicious, warm, and well-presented. Several guests wanted her contact information after our 60 person event. She is a hidden gem in the Albany area. She will not disappoint.
Details: Funeral • Lunch • Dessert • Coffee or tea • Italian • Vegan • Buffet • Yes, full service • Religious or spiritual space • Yes, full kitchen • 60 - 69 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Nancy D.
Dec 25, 2025
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The food was incredible, and Susan was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. It exceeded our expectations and delighted our guests!
Details: Holiday party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Alex G.
Sep 8, 2023
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They did an excellent job. I wanted to have 12 people for a buffet style sit down dinner. Susan was very flexible and easy to deal with when it came to changes to the menu and number of people. She showed up on time and was prepared. I wanted dinner at 7:30 and that is exactly when it was served. The food she prepared was delicious and fresh. She contributed in making the evening an experience that my guests will remember. Thank you Susan.
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Asian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Leslie B.
Sep 27, 2021
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There were two main reasons why we decided to hire Chef Sue (David James Catering). 1. The delicious food (obviously). 2. Chef Sue's attentive personality. I was confident that she would make sure not only the catering went off without a hitch, but she made sure the wedding in general went off without a hitch. I can't thank the David James team enough for making my wedding the most incredible experience with the least amount of stress as possible. Thank you thank you!! (Wedding 9/25/21 Branford House Groton, CT)
Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • American - formal • Food stations • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 100 - 124 guests • Cloth napkins • Plates, utensils and glasses • Table décor • Serving and warming equipment • 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.
