From Restaurants to Canines: Caroline Artiss, The Holistic Dog Chef

This episode of Petworking features Caroline Artiss, founder of Holistic Dog Chef, who made a career pivot to pet nutrition after an award-winning, 25-year career in the culinary industry. In this conversation, Artiss discussed her journey from award-winning restaurant chef (The Gorgeous Kitchen was voted #1 Airport Restaurant in the World) and TV personality (BBC's America's Chef Race, "Simply Caroline") to personal dog chef. After COVID-19 impacted her culinary businesses, including The Great American Fries Co. in Santa Monica, she found her way to pet nutrition through a fresh dog food company in the Santa Monica Mountains. Working with veterinary nutritionists to ensure complete and balanced nutrition, Artiss now provides bespoke meal services starting at $500 monthly for small dogs. The episode covers practical tips for incorporating fresh foods into pet diets, including safe preparation of Thanksgiving leftovers. Artiss also discusses her upcoming cooking show "Little Paw Kitchen," which aims to make fresh pet food more accessible to a broader audience. This conversation offers unique insights into the intersection of culinary expertise and pet nutrition science, while highlighting the growing trend toward personalized pet nutrition services. Listen to learn more about: - Transitioning from human to pet culinary arts - The role of veterinary nutritionists in fresh pet food - Tips for incorporating fresh ingredients into pet diets- - The future of personalized pet nutrition