Forager, bartender and sommelier
Chris Maher
Whistler
Whistler native and expert mushroom forager, with a hospitality career behind the bar and deep knowledge of wild food across the Sea-to-Sky.
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Background.
Chris knows the forests and alpine around Whistler and Pemberton as well as anyone guiding in them, and brings foraged ingredients into cocktails, pairings and outdoor dining in a way that is genuinely regional rather than decorative.
Experience & Background
Based in Whistler, BC
Experienced Bartender & Sommelier
Extensive Wild Foraging Knowledge
Sea-to-Sky outdoor & hospitality background
Proficient cook
Specialties
Wild foraging
Seasonal cocktail development
Wine & beverage pairing
Outdoor hospitality experiences
Ingredient-driven cooking
Pemberton & Whistler area plant knowledge
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Philosophy
The best hospitality experiences are rooted in seasonality, atmosphere, and connection to the environment — outdoor knowledge and thoughtful food and beverage, reflecting the landscapes they come from.
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Meet on a trip.
Chris leads the foraging day trips and joins expeditions that want cocktails, sommelier-led service, or foraging built into the programme.
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