Smallbatch: Handcrafted Raw from Farm to Bowl

Company Origins and Mission

Smallbatch was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area by a family of pet parents who wanted to make truly small-batch, farm-sourced raw food using ingredients they trusted for themselves. Since the beginning, their mission has been to keep production local, ethical, and transparent, prioritizing ingredient integrity and handcrafted quality over scale.

The company remains independently owned and operated, producing all recipes in-house in California and Oregon. Every batch is made with a deep respect for food quality, animal welfare, and the environment.

Core values:

• Farm-to-Bowl Sourcing – Partnerships with small farms using humane, sustainable practices

• Transparency – Clean labels and fully traceable ingredients

• Minimal Processing – No HPP, no synthetic vitamins, and small-batch production

What Makes Smallbatch Unique?

1. Truly Small-Batch Raw Feeding

True to their name, Smallbatch produces all raw food in handcrafted batches using limited ingredients and minimal processing. Their approach supports nutrient integrity and ingredient transparency—ideal for pet parents who care about every step of the supply chain.

2. Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats

Smallbatch offers complete and balanced raw diets for both dogs and cats. The feline line features formulas specifically designed for obligate carnivores, with high meat content and no unnecessary carbs or starches.

Their product formats include:

• Frozen sliders, patties, and chubs

• Freeze-dried bites and sliders

• Raw goat milk and bone broth for added hydration and gut support

3. Whole-Food Ingredients Only—No Vitamin Packs

Smallbatch recipes rely on whole, functional foods to meet nutritional needs—ingredients like organic produce, herbs, raw goat milk, and ocean-sourced omega-3s. There are no synthetic additives or vitamin packs, and all meat is hormone- and antibiotic-free.

They follow a 90/10 ratio (90% meat, bone, and organs; 10% organic vegetables and herbs) to deliver complete, prey-based meals with added micronutrient support.

4. Sourced from Local, Ethical Farms

All proteins are sourced from humane, USDA-inspected farms in the U.S. and New Zealand that meet high animal welfare standards. Produce is certified organic and mostly grown on the West Coast. The brand maintains close relationships with its suppliers, emphasizing quality and sustainability.

5. HPP-Free and Carefully Tested

Smallbatch is committed to HPP-free raw feeding. Instead of high-pressure processing, they use batch testing and test-and-hold protocols to ensure pathogen safety while preserving beneficial bacteria and raw food integrity.

Smallbatch is great for you if:

• You want a handcrafted, whole-food raw diet with local sourcing

• You’re avoiding synthetic additives, vitamin packs, or HPP

• You have a cat or dog with ingredient sensitivities

• You value certified organic produce and ethical farming practices

• You prefer a brand with transparent, independently managed production

Feeding Cost Per Day

50lb dog starts at about $8 for the 18lb bulk Chicken Formula

10lb cat starts at about $1.70/day