Deitra (Dee) James made her kitchen debut at age 7 cooking with her grandmother. After many years of working and learning with local caterers and restaurants, she went on to create delicious desserts for customers all over Richmond. She expanded to full-scale catering as DeeVa’s Delights in 2001. In 2004, they became DeeVa’s Delights Custom Catering and moved to 2129 Staples Mill Road in Richmond, which not only serves as its base of operations, but also offers a meeting room for up to 50 guests. Staff includes current and former students of Culinary Institute of America, University of Richmond-Culinary Arts Program, J Sargent Reynolds - Hospitality Program

"DeeVa's Delights has been catering all VCUHS Board of Directors events and meetings since October 2006. Dee and her staff consistently provide courteous and professional service, high quality food and outstanding presentation. Dee and her staff are always eager to recommend exciting menu options to suit our needs and they have exceeded our very high expectations."

— Sonia A

"I can't thank you enough for your wonderful service yesterday. Your timeliness, set-up and followthrough all day were all excellent. Rest assured that I will be calling you again."

—Jacqueline M

“Thank you for the excellent catering service that you provided for our New Year’s Eve function. The food was delicious, the displays were beautiful and your interaction with our staff and clients was very professional. Everyone that attended raved. We thank you!”

— Mrs. Gregory A.

“Dee McClenic’s sense of timing and perfection is top notch....My staff and my guests have been extremely satisfied with the consistent quality that Dee puts forth.”

— Christopher B.

DeeVa’s catered a client appreciation event for me.
It was given excellent accolades by all in attendance.”

— William K.