Kalmes Foods Press & Media
An Iowa Family Food Story, Five Generations in the Making
Company facts, restaurant history and media resources for journalists, editors and food writers covering Kalmes Foods.
Luxembourg roots. Iowa family tradition. Restaurant-proven flavor.
Contact the Kalmes Foods TeamAbout Kalmes Foods: Short Company Bio
Kalmes Foods is a US food brand rooted in five generations of Kalmes family food tradition in St. Donatus, Iowa. Kalmes Restaurant was founded in 1956, and Kalmes Foods began bottling its seasoning in 2012. Its Made-in-the-USA product lineup includes Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer in 5.5 oz and 32 oz sizes and Superb Blend Spiced Coater Breading Mix in a 5 lb bag.
Company Facts & Timeline
- Brand: Kalmes Foods
- Family roots: Luxembourg heritage and five generations of Iowa family food tradition
- Restaurant: Kalmes Restaurant, founded in 1956 in St. Donatus, Iowa
- Bottled seasoning: Kalmes Foods began bottling its seasoning in 2012
- Products: Steak seasoning and meat tenderizer, plus a separate breading mix
- Origin: Made in the USA
Catering is part of the family's food and hospitality tradition. The restaurant founding date is not a separate catering launch date.
Kalmes Restaurant Photos
Kalmes Foods Product Information
Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer
A seasoning and meat tenderizer in one blend, offered in 5.5 oz and 32 oz sizes. This product contains MSG; consult the current package label for complete ingredients, allergens and directions.
Explore the 5.5 oz retail bottle or view the 32 oz professional size.
Superb Blend Spiced Coater Breading Mix
A separate 5 lb breading product for coating chicken, fish, pork and more. Review its current package label for ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.
Explore Superb Blend breading mix.
Our Restaurant Roots: National Media Coverage
Before Kalmes Foods began bottling seasoning, the family's restaurant story reached a national audience. Kalmes Restaurant & Catering in St. Donatus, Iowa, was featured on Alton Brown's Feasting on Asphalt on Food Network and in NPR's coverage of the series.
Food Network: Feasting on Asphalt
Alton Brown's food-and-travel series featured Kalmes Restaurant & Catering, sharing a piece of the family's Iowa restaurant tradition with viewers across the country.
Food Network Restaurant Profile
Food Network also has a restaurant profile for Kalmes Restaurant & Gehlen House Inn in St. Donatus, Iowa.
View the Food Network Restaurant Profile
NPR: Alton Brown's Food Journey
Kalmes Restaurant & Catering was also included in NPR's article, Alton Brown: 'Feasting on Asphalt,' Town by Town.
These features recognize the family's restaurant history. They are not endorsements of Kalmes Foods or features showcasing its packaged seasoning and breading products.
Historical Restaurant Press Archive
These materials document the family's restaurant history. They do not represent the launch date of bottled Kalmes seasoning.
Story Ideas for Food Writers
Explore the connection between a family restaurant and a packaged food brand, Luxembourg heritage in an Iowa community, or the journey from restaurant-proven flavor to home cooking. Contact the team to discuss interviews and supporting materials.
More Kalmes Foods Resources
Kalmes Foods family and restaurant story · Product lineup · Where to buy Kalmes Foods · Customer reviews · Wholesale information
For cooking features, explore our steak, chicken and breading recipes, steak seasoning and meat tenderizer size guide, and Superb Blend breading and cooking guides.
Press Inquiries & Media Contact
Contact the Kalmes Foods team for interviews, company background, image credits, publication permissions and press-kit requests.
Email sales@kalmesfoods.com
Call (563) 599-2442
For a press-kit request, tell us your publication, topic, deadline and the materials you need, such as a company bio, logo, product photos or historic family photo.