Big Feast Bistro + Retail

Mike Mulcahy’s passion for the culinary arts began at a very early age. From learning basic recipes in a grade eight foods class to making pizzas at his first restaurant job at age 16, Mike knew he would carve out a path as a professional chef.

After spending 8 years working both in several restaurant chains and independent kitchens, Mike joined the Milestones restaurant group in early 1994. He would spend the next 13 years working in multiple locations as Chef before moving to Toronto to oversee his growth as Regional Executive Chef. During this time, Mike was able to gain invaluable experience traveling to multiple cities and working with other Chefs to create items for a national restaurant chain. With his two sons born in Toronto, and the desire to be closer to his mom in BC, it was time to head back west to start the next chapter.

Opening Big Feast Bistro & Catering in March of 2010, shortly after the birth of his third child, Mike was driven to find more success with a new brand. Focusing on local foods, gluten-free, and vegan options in Maple Ridge was a big risk but has proven to pay off. Big Feast quickly became a very successful catering option for the growing population of the Fraser Valley, but eventually with the success and demands of the award-winning bistro his team became too busy to continue the catering division out of the very small kitchen.

Mike’s tenacious spirit encourages his teams to produce quality, fresh food and ensure a great experience every time a guest walks in through the front door.