Pemberton’s beloved burger joint, Mile One Eating House, has been purchased by Whistler Cooks, the company behind several successful food ventures in Whistler.
In a release Thursday, Oct. 13, Whistler Cooks Group of Companies announced it will take over operations at the Arbutus Street restaurant on Nov. 1 from founders and owners Randy Jones and Cindy Yu.
Whistler Cooks adds Mile One to its growing roster of brands, which includes a long-running catering business, Hunter Gather Eatery and Taphouse, Cranked Espresso Bar, and Fridge Full Food Delivery.
In the release, the new ownership said it shares “the values Mile One Eating House has been built on" and is committed to continuing “to foster these pillars of the community and team working as one, to provide an authentic dining experience. Whistler Cooks sees the future as bright for Mile One Eating House and looks forward to continuing to provide delicious food locally and serving it up mountain style.”
The release goes on to say that the sale will allow Jones and Yu to “focus on their next adventure” operating their Chilcotins ranch, the Hanceville Cattle Company, which in recent years has occasionally supplied Mile One with grass-fed beef, as well as their new venture, Range & Co., which provides wholesale and retail groceries throughout the region.
The award-winning Mile One has, over its 11 years, become known for its high-quality comfort food, including a diverse selection of gourmet burgers, artisanal mac and cheese, and wide range of B.C. craft beers.
Whistler Cooks, meanwhile, has expanded in recent years, launching its full-service food delivery brand, Fridge Full, in 2019, before purchasing Cranked last year.
Pique will have more on this story in next week’s print edition.
