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September 18, 2024

What’s new in food at U of T? Explore new dining options across the three campuses

From produce grown on campus to dishes inspired by global cuisines, U of T students have a bounty of choice when it comes to food options.

August 19, 2024

All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining at Chestnut

Starting in the academic year 2024-25, Chestnut Dining Commons will offer an All-You-Care-To-Eat dining option where you can choose your meal and portion size in every sitting.

June 6, 2024

Robarts Food Court is Going Cashless

Going cashless will help the Food Services team provide you with a faster and more convenient experience at checkout.

March 18, 2024

Family Food Stories

Attending university and the feeling of homesickness can often go hand-in-hand – new experiences and personal growth all taking place away from the places and people you call home.

February 23, 2024

Celebrating 2024 Black History Month

In honour of Black History Month, Food Services is preparing exclusive recipes for multiple events across campus. Join us in the celebrations at the upcoming events.

February 12, 2024

Meal Plan Review Survey

We have shared an invitation with the Food Services Meal Plan community members via email to participate in a short survey about the current meal plan options and your opinion and feedback about potential changes.

December 13, 2023

Join our Meal Plan Advisory Committee

Are you interested in representing the student voice? Do you want to be a part of shaping Food Service’s 2024 Meal Plan program?

December 5, 2023

From Your Table to Ours

Do you have a special family recipe that you would like to share with U of T? Send it to us, and it could be served in the Food Services dining halls here on campus! Send in your recipe by January 3, 2024. Some of the entries will be featured during our Sunday Family Dinner Specials in the New Year.

September 19, 2023

The choice is yours

Food Services at University of Toronto, St. George Campus is pleased to announce the implementation of the self-serve Pay by Weight (PBW) system in all the Food Services operated dining halls. This system is more inclusive and helps to reduce food waste on campus.

August 2, 2023

Food Services Is Going Cashless

Going cashless will help the Food Services team provide you with a faster and more convenient experience at checkout.

April 6, 2023

U of T Food Services x Innovation Hub: Cultivating Reciprocity at Chestnut Dining Hall

The Food Services Team partnered with the Innovation Hub this past fall in an effort to better understand the student dining experience at Chestnut Dining Hall.

February 9, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month

We are delighted to share two delicious recipes with you that feature the culinary traditions of two different Black communities. In addition, over 400 portions of Chef Daniel’s Red Red Rice will be prepared by Food Services and served at the University’s annual Black History Month luncheon at Hart House later this month!

January 27, 2023

Morning Coffee and Morning Smiles at the Robarts Library Starbucks

There is much more to Starbucks at Robarts than just the astonishing number of people it serves and the beverages on the counter. The people behind the counter serving up your favourite cuppa are also a big part of the story.

January 19, 2023

Holiday Meal Share

Food Services at the St. George campus partnered with the campus organization Meal Care to prepare fifty complete holiday meal kits which were distributed to students in need through the UTSU (University of Toronto Students Union) food bank.

January 13, 2023

Dining update

Dining Update Dear Students, Staff and Faculty, To maintain …

September 28, 2022

Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, Orange Shirt Day began as an effort to raise awareness about the devastating inter-generational impacts of residential schools in Canada.

August 25, 2022

U of T chefs serve up new menu of plant-based dishes

Students living on two University of Toronto campuses will have more vegetarian and vegan options to choose from when school starts up again next month.

May 2, 2022

Student-run program helps redirect surplus food to those in need

Student-run program helps redirect surplus food to those in …

March 28, 2022

University of Toronto Food Services Envision Report

U of T Food Services Envision Report Beginning in …

February 7, 2022

Food Services Celebrates Black History Month

Food Services Celebrates Black History Month Once again, Food …

June 27, 2021

A food critic takes on U of T’s new fresh, local food program

Do the University of Toronto’s new fresh dishes stand up to food critic Corey Mintz’s taste test? (Originally published October 27, 2016.)

June 25, 2021

Student chefs face off to secure spot on U of T’s Iron Chef team

Four student chefs have been chosen to bring the University of Toronto glory next month when the university hosts the annual Iron Chef challenge. (Originally published January 25, 2017. )

June 7, 2021

Canadian universities looking for healthier menu options on campus

The move will centralize most of the St. George campus food operations and see a main kitchen provide fresh food to some retail outlets that don’t have kitchens and rely heavily on packaged food. (Originally published June 7, 2016.)

June 7, 2021

U of T downtown campus to use kitchen, not supplier, to provide fresh food for students

“This is the voice of the students,” said chef Joshna Maharaj, who consults with universities and colleges on menu changes. (Originally published June 7, 2016.)

June 7, 2021

Campus food providers under pressure from students to revamp menus

Chefs, for example, will cook soups and sauces from scratch instead of ordering from a production facility. (Originally published June 7, 2016)

May 27, 2021

U of T tries a fresh new take on residence food

How one chef turned the mighty U of T St. George kitchens toward independent, locally sourced food made from scratch. (Originally published October 27, 2016.)

May 11, 2021

Changes to Food Services coming to downtown Toronto campus this summer

The University of Toronto is increasing the number of food services on the downtown campus that it runs directly using U of T employees. (Originally published May 11, 2016)

April 9, 2021

Mac and cheese gets fancy at U of T ‘smackdown’

There’s no better way to bring a campus together than doling out the most stereotypically “student” meal you can think of — mac and cheese. (Originally published December 9, 2015.)

March 5, 2021

The Sustainable Chef

Jaco Lokker brings local flavour to student menus. (Originally published March 5, 2008.)

February 8, 2021

Innovations in Institutional Local Food Procurement Strategies

Jaco Lokker is the Director of Food Services at the University of Toronto. When Jaco was an apprentice in the kitchen 30 years ago, all food was local and there were certain foods you couldn’t have all year round. In that time, he learned to preserve and can. (Originally published February 8, 2013.)

January 13, 2021

Local-loving chef changing U of T’s eating habits

(Originally published May 13, 2011.)

January 3, 2021

How Bulk Buyers Can Save Local Farmers

Local Food Plus gets institutions with big food budgets to go local and sustainable, and that can really pay off. (Originally published December 3, 2010.)

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