What a great day at Our Kids Soup Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at LP Stadium. The crowds came in the door at 11:00 am and did not let up until 1:15pm. Our soup selection this year was “Cheeseburger in Paradise”. If you know the song, Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffet, you know what’s in the soup.
“I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer”
Our soup was a beer-cheese soup with diced onions and Land Shark beer inside it. We filled each portion cup with soup, tomatoes, pickles, diced hamburger patties, lettuce, and potato stix. Dishing out the soup this year was Jason Gooch, sous chef at J & M Catering, Pam Kahre, Nathan Kahre, and Rick Kahre, Owner of J & M. Seeming to be the talk of the soup selections, we did notice that we gave out several second and third portions to a lot of people. We would estimate that we served over 800 portions of the soup. And at the awards ceremony it was announced that we had received 5th place in the Peoples Choice category. There were over 50 restaurants represented, so we think 5th place is a respectable finish for our newly created soup this year. We look forward to next years competition. Maybe we will do a remix
It’s Soup Sunday time again. The 17th annual Our Kids Soup Sunday Competition is on February 28, 2010, our 7th consecutive year! Last year’s competition brought in 1,700 guests and $55,000 were raised. All proceeds benefit Our Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families where there are concerns of child sexual abuse. Leftover soups from the competition are donated to Second Harvest. Aside from the 50 soups, stews, and broths from various restuarants, there will be a balloon artist, clowns, a magician, a caricaturist, massage artists, and a silent auction. Bring the whole family!
2010 Our Kids Soup Sunday
When: February 28 : 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $8-$20, $40 maximum per family
Event Phone Number: 615-341-4917
LP Field Club Level West
116 S. First St.
Nashville, TN 37213
For the past 4 years Chef Kahre has been participating in the Tennessee Pork Producers Taste of Elegance competition. This year our beloved chef placed 2nd amongst the other 9 entrants. Rick’s entry this year was a Hawaiian Pork Luau with a Pineapple Sake Sauce, Fried Bananas, and a Hawaiian Rice Pilaf.
Chef Kahre preparing his Hawaiian Pork Luau.
“I wanted to put my best effort forward this year. I practiced my dish and prepared it in front of a group prior to the competition. Their reviews of my final product made me more focused and were an attribute to my success. I am very excited about my 2nd place finish and look forward to next years competition.” - Rick Kahre
Congratulations on your 2nd place finish Rick! Best of luck next year.
From all of us here at J&M Catering, Happy New Year Nashville! We look forward to catering your special events in this upcoming year. Our chefs are creating new dishes, and we have been adding exciting new items to our menus. Check back regularly to browse our menus and check our weekly specials. We hope to hear from you.
With spring and summer upon us, wedding season is officially here. Let our expert chefs and experienced staff, take some of the worry out of your big day. Whether it’s a buffet dinner or light hors d’oeuvres, our staff will help you create the perfect menu for any budget. So if you are planning your wedding any time from next month to next year, contact us today and reserve your date!
Picnic time is just around the corner, and J&M is ready to provide you with all of your catering needs! Servicing small company picnics to large corporate cookouts, our capable, experienced staff will guarantee that your event is a success. Our selection of grilled items, sides, and desserts are sure to please each of your guests. Take a few minutes to browse our picnic menu and please give us a call, so we can help you create the perfect outdoor catering experience.
The chefs at J&M Catering have been busy planting an organic garden. We are doing our part in the “slow food” movement, which is the movement towards using local produce and food products. We are also trying our best to reduce our carbon footprint by reducing the shipment of produce from California, Mexico, and other locales. We have planted many herbs, including basil, rosemary, marjoram, sage, oregano, and parsley. Along with the herbs, we have planted a variety of heirloom tomatoes and hot pepper plants. Stay tuned for updates on the garden’s progress!
Nashville Catering by J&M Corporate Catering - From our homestyle breakfasts to our indulgently satisfying desserts, at J&M we make everything from scratch. All of our meals are flavor packed and served in generous portions. So, whether it’s dinner for 20 or a picnic for 2000 we are sure you’ll find the right selections to please every one of your guests. Click the “menus” link above to browse our catering menus, and don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions! There are many nashville caterers but only one J&M Corporate Catering with the finest meals freshly prepared by Chef Rick!
Though no prizes were handed out to J&M Catering this year at the Our Kids Soup Sunday, Chef Kahre took the spotlight dishing out his Rattlesnake Chicken Chili.
Catering events don’t always go as planned and often times there can be large quantities of unused food remaining. Your extra food will not go to waste. J&M Catering has been working with the Nashville Rescue Mission for 16 years. At our discretion, we repackage unused portions of food leftover from large catering events and deliver them to the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Nashville Rescue Mission - 55 Years - Turning Hunger to Hope “Your compassion and generosity impacts the lives in our community. For that…we are grateful.”
