CORE K9 is premium gently cooked dog food made with restaurant-grade ingredients — crafted by the same culinary team behind Catering by Cordrè, Charlotte's premier catering company. 

Our Story: Founded in November 2023 by Felicia and Chef Manuel Cordray, CORE K9 was born from love and loss. After our dog Dutchess's health transformed through home-cooked meals, we knew other pets deserved the same. Today, we're redefining what dog food can be.

What Makes Us Different: We operate a zero-waste kitchen. The same chef, commercial kitchen, and restaurant-grade vendors that serve corporate executives and wedding guests also create nutritious meals for your dog. Fresh ingredients that would otherwise go unused become premium pet nutrition — sustainability meets quality.

All recipes are produced in-house in our commercial kitchen, with capacity to scale as we expand distribution across the Southeast.

Our Products: Four chef-crafted recipes made with real meat, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains:

*Beef & Barley
*Chicken & Lentil
*Lamb & Quinoa
*Turkey & Sweet Potato

No fillers. No preservatives. No artificial anything. Just real food, gently cooked.

Our Growth

*261% year-over-year revenue growth
*7+ retail partners across the Southeast
*Winner: "Best Pet Food" — The Charlottean
*Thousands of pounds of food waste diverted from landfills

Available Now
Shop online at corek-9.com or find us at select pet retailers across the Carolinas.

From our kitchen to their bowl. 🐾

CORE K9

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