Five generations of our family have been perfecting these recipes in professional kitchens — our family restaurant and catering operation (est. 1980s) has proven them for decades, rooted in St. Donatus, Iowa. Today, those same premium seasonings and breading mixes are trusted by home cooks and professional kitchens across America.

Kalmes Restaurant — St. Donatus, Iowa

• Best Caterer — Dubuque Advertiser Best Fest 2026 — Voted Best Caterer in the Tri-State Area by readers of the Dubuque Advertiser
• 2001 Restaurateurs of the Year — Iowa Hospitality Association — Honoring Windy & Helen Kalmes of Kalmes Enterprises, St. Donatus, for Originality, Quality and Service to Customers
• 22x Best Catering Business — Tri-State Area — Voted #1 in Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin for 22 consecutive years
• Five Generations of Family Excellence — Family restaurant and catering operation (est. 1980s), rooted in St. Donatus, Iowa
• Made in USA — Proudly crafted in Iowa with premium ingredients
• Trusted by Professional Chefs — Used in restaurants and kitchens nationwide
• 60+ Retail Partners — Available at Fareway, Hy-Vee, and specialty stores

365ink — Kalmes Restaurant Dining Feature

Celebrating 60 Years — St. Donatus, Iowa (1956–2016)

Telegraph Herald — “Kalmeses stir up anniversary feast” (June 24, 2006)