About Jason HillJason Hill is an entrepreneur and innovator who learned important lessons about life, business and success growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River.
Guided by these values, he has risen to prominence, bringing innovations to an array of industries, from energy and construction to retail and casual dining. Jason Hill began his career as an industrial painter, but he knew that his dreams, drive and talents would one day lift him to new opportunities. After beginning a family, he created a string of successful businesses, including convenience and specialty stores, a wholesale confectionery supply outlet, a fueling station and a construction company. Many communities in Six Nations have benefited from residential and commercial projects of the company, Ace1 Construction. For many Canadians, Burger Barn has been his most delicious creation. Jason opened the restaurant’s doors in 2011, doubled the seating capacity in 2015, and added a Burger Barn truck and catering service five years later. Combining the tastes of native cuisine with Southern-style comfort food, Burger Barn features Jason’s gourmet burgers, along with such favorites as Indian tacos, chicken wings, ribs, homemade pies and all-day-breakfast offerings. A popular tourist destination, the restaurant was featured on The Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here! program. Among Jason’s other passions are the Belgian draft horses and Clydesdales he raises, which have been showcased at a variety of equestrian events. The “Burger Barn Belgians” won the 2021 U.S. National Belgian 6 Horse Hitch Championship, among other contests. His Clydesdales exhibited at the World Clydesdale Show in London, Ontario, and won the World Champion Team and the Reserve Champion 8 Horse Hitch in Madison, Wisconsin in 2018. At that same event, Jason’s daughter Bella was crowned the World Clydesdale Junior Youth Champion Showman. Jason is also a race car enthusiast, who began his participation in the sport by sponsoring a driver in 2015. In short order he put together a team of Burger Barn racers who compete throughout Ontario. In 2020 his team won the Southern Ontario Sprint Car Championship. |
Jason Hill: Entrepreneurship Well Done
Growing up in Six Nations, Ontario, Jason Hill always had big dreams. His dreams, drive and ideas would soon lift him to prominence in a range of industries, from retail to construction.
Jason began his career as an industrial painter, but he always knew that he wanted more. After starting a family, security and stability became important goals, as they are for every parent.
Soon, he had created a string of successful businesses, including convenience and specialty stores, a wholesale confectionery supply outlet, a fueling station and a construction company. Many communities in Six Nations have benefited from residential and commercial projects of the company, Ace1 Construction.
Amid all his success, there’s one long-time dream that was especially satisfying to fulfill — his craving to build a better burger.
For many Canadians, Burger Barn has been his most visible and delicious venture. Combining the tastes of native cuisine with Southern-style comfort food, Burger Barn is a unique dining experience for families who seek the value, farm-freshness and extraordinary taste of Jason’s gourmet burgers — along with an array of other favorites such as Indian tacos, chicken wings, ribs, homemade pies and all-day-breakfast offerings.
Jason opened the restaurant’s doors in 2011 and doubled the seating capacity in 2015. When the pandemic struck, he unveiled a small fleet of Burger Barn food trucks and expanded his take-out options.
Word of Burger Barn has reached beyond Ohsweken and Ontario. After Burger Barn was featured on The Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here,” tourists began adding the stop to their itineraries.
Patrons from around the world enjoy not just the great food, but the restaurant’s atmosphere of fun, friendliness and family. Jason’s playful sense of humor is on display with specials that appear on the menu, such as the “Innit & Out Burger.” This whimsical nod to the iconic California burger brand features two classic stacker patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and a special sauce.
In a recent interview with a national magazine, Jason described the special atmosphere of Burger Barn this way:
“Founding Burger Barn was based on more than just a love of great food. It was also about creating a place in my hometown where people could gather to have fun. A place that would create community and wonderful family memories. The fact that we have so many regular customers is testament to that. There are familiar faces you’ll see every morning for breakfast, and families that come here again and again to enjoy their life together and build strong relationship bonds. Great food, yes — but also great experiences.”
The restaurant’s success is founded on a set of core principles that Jason established for Burger Barn at the very beginning:
Quality: Our chef carefully selects only the freshest market ingredients to create our featured offerings and seasonal specialties.
Value: Fair prices and generous portions ensure you won’t leave hungry. Weekly specials add to the savings, and patrons never pay a sales tax in Six Nations of the Grand River.
Variety: We’re famous for our burgers, but there are many other options to satisfy every craving. From all-day breakfast to homemade pies, there’s something on our menu for every taste.
Service: Burger Barn features Six Nations hospitality, with the warmth, attentiveness and friendliness that will make every visit a memorable one.
Community: Burger Barn is a business of, by and for the people of Six Nations. We are deeply rooted in our community. We honor its heritage, live its values, and welcome all to dine with us.
Jason’s appetites aren’t limited to the burger business. Among his other passions are the Belgian draft horses and Clydesdales he raises, which have been showcased at a variety of equestrian events.
The “Burger Barn Belgians” won the 2021 U.S. National Belgian 6 Horse Hitch Championship, among other contests. His Clydesdales exhibited at the World Clydesdale Show in London, Ontario, and won the World Champion Team and the Reserve Champion 8 Horse Hitch title in Madison, Wisconsin in 2018. At that same event, Jason’s daughter Bella was crowned World Clydesdale Junior Youth Champion Showman.
Jason is also a race car enthusiast, who began his participation in the sport by sponsoring a driver in 2015. In short order he put together a team of Burger Barn racers who compete throughout Ontario. In 2020 his team won the Southern Ontario Sprint Car Championship.
Jason began his career as an industrial painter, but he always knew that he wanted more. After starting a family, security and stability became important goals, as they are for every parent.
Soon, he had created a string of successful businesses, including convenience and specialty stores, a wholesale confectionery supply outlet, a fueling station and a construction company. Many communities in Six Nations have benefited from residential and commercial projects of the company, Ace1 Construction.
Amid all his success, there’s one long-time dream that was especially satisfying to fulfill — his craving to build a better burger.
For many Canadians, Burger Barn has been his most visible and delicious venture. Combining the tastes of native cuisine with Southern-style comfort food, Burger Barn is a unique dining experience for families who seek the value, farm-freshness and extraordinary taste of Jason’s gourmet burgers — along with an array of other favorites such as Indian tacos, chicken wings, ribs, homemade pies and all-day-breakfast offerings.
Jason opened the restaurant’s doors in 2011 and doubled the seating capacity in 2015. When the pandemic struck, he unveiled a small fleet of Burger Barn food trucks and expanded his take-out options.
Word of Burger Barn has reached beyond Ohsweken and Ontario. After Burger Barn was featured on The Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here,” tourists began adding the stop to their itineraries.
Patrons from around the world enjoy not just the great food, but the restaurant’s atmosphere of fun, friendliness and family. Jason’s playful sense of humor is on display with specials that appear on the menu, such as the “Innit & Out Burger.” This whimsical nod to the iconic California burger brand features two classic stacker patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and a special sauce.
In a recent interview with a national magazine, Jason described the special atmosphere of Burger Barn this way:
“Founding Burger Barn was based on more than just a love of great food. It was also about creating a place in my hometown where people could gather to have fun. A place that would create community and wonderful family memories. The fact that we have so many regular customers is testament to that. There are familiar faces you’ll see every morning for breakfast, and families that come here again and again to enjoy their life together and build strong relationship bonds. Great food, yes — but also great experiences.”
The restaurant’s success is founded on a set of core principles that Jason established for Burger Barn at the very beginning:
Quality: Our chef carefully selects only the freshest market ingredients to create our featured offerings and seasonal specialties.
Value: Fair prices and generous portions ensure you won’t leave hungry. Weekly specials add to the savings, and patrons never pay a sales tax in Six Nations of the Grand River.
Variety: We’re famous for our burgers, but there are many other options to satisfy every craving. From all-day breakfast to homemade pies, there’s something on our menu for every taste.
Service: Burger Barn features Six Nations hospitality, with the warmth, attentiveness and friendliness that will make every visit a memorable one.
Community: Burger Barn is a business of, by and for the people of Six Nations. We are deeply rooted in our community. We honor its heritage, live its values, and welcome all to dine with us.
Jason’s appetites aren’t limited to the burger business. Among his other passions are the Belgian draft horses and Clydesdales he raises, which have been showcased at a variety of equestrian events.
The “Burger Barn Belgians” won the 2021 U.S. National Belgian 6 Horse Hitch Championship, among other contests. His Clydesdales exhibited at the World Clydesdale Show in London, Ontario, and won the World Champion Team and the Reserve Champion 8 Horse Hitch title in Madison, Wisconsin in 2018. At that same event, Jason’s daughter Bella was crowned World Clydesdale Junior Youth Champion Showman.
Jason is also a race car enthusiast, who began his participation in the sport by sponsoring a driver in 2015. In short order he put together a team of Burger Barn racers who compete throughout Ontario. In 2020 his team won the Southern Ontario Sprint Car Championship.