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!

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

Our Kids Website

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.

“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.

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.