2025

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made this year’s Mac & Cheese Smackdown an unforgettable, sold-out success! We are incredibly grateful for the support of the U of T community and their donations to U of T’s United Way Campaign! Together, we raised funds from ticket sales and donations.

Big shout-out to our amazing teams—Robarts & MSB, New College, Hart House, and CampusOne—this event wouldn’t have been possible without your mac-nificent creations!

Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice:
Team New College, led by Chef Amy, with their bold and flavourful Bibim Mac!

You can try the winning dish, plus a few others, at Robarts Food Hall starting April 7, 2025!

Thanks again for your support, and stay tuned for more delicious events!

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Say ‘Cheese!’

Get ready for the
ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese competition on campus! #UofTSmackdown

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is back for another year of cheesy, gooey, and golden deliciousness!

Watch as some of your favourite campus chefs go head-to-head, serving up their most creative and mouthwatering Mac ‘n’ Cheese creations. Taste your way through the competition, cheer on your favourites, and cast your vote to help crown this year’s People’s Choice champion!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Great Hall at Hart House

SOLD OUT – Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket!

Ticket Price: $10 – includes samples from all four entries! Proceeds will be donated to United Way Greater Toronto.

Choose your time slot – buy early for your preferred selection!
Tickets will be sold in staggered entry time slots to manage event flow. Purchase early to get your preferred time: 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM

Tickets can only be purchased on the U of T Mobile Order App.

go to the app

Why should I attend?

Here are five great reasons why you need to attend this event:

Join one of the most exciting campus food events of the year, where students, staff, and faculty unite over a shared love of Mac ‘n’ Cheese!
For just $10, you’ll sample four unique, chef-crafted Mac ‘n’ Cheese creations. That’s a whole lot of cheese goodness!
Have your say! You get to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Mac ‘N’ Cheese and be there in real time to crown our 2025 champion.
Eat for a Cause – Every ticket supports the United Way Greater Toronto, so you can indulge while supporting a great cause!
This event will feature an exclusive pop-up shop with must-have Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merchandise, including some exciting new items.

competition

Meet the teams

Team
New College

Led by
Chef Amy

Winner

Team Hart House

Led by
Chef David

Team CampusOne

Led by
Chef Colin

Team
Robarts
& MSB

Led by Chef Tiffany & Chef Andrew

pop-up shop

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown collection

Get ready to show off your love for Mac ‘n’ Cheese with our exclusive Smackdown merch! This collection is a must-have for every mac fan.

Can I buy the tickets at the location?

This is a cashless event and tickets can ONLY be purchased through the U of T Mobile Order app. Detailed instructions on how to get the app can be found below. Your ticket includes samples from all four teams.

Tickets are NOT available at the location and have to be purchased in advance. Since the tickets are limited and we always SELL-OUT, it’s a good idea to buy your tickets soon.

What does my ticket include?

For just $10, you get to enjoy four portions of carefully crafted Mac ‘n’ Cheese, made by our campus chefs.

AND that’s not all! You also get to contribute towards a good cause, proceeds from your $10 ticket price goes directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign!

But what if I want to give more?

Well, we thought about that (since we know how generous our U of T community is!) and have provided an ADD ON option in the app to donate additional funds to the United Way. You can add $2, $5 or $10 to your ticket cost to TOP UP your donation amount!

How do I purchase tickets on the app?

Open the U of T Mobile Order App and select ‘Mac ‘n’ Cheese Office’. Select the Mac and Cheese Smackdown ticket and pay using Campus Flex Dollars, TBucks or a credit card. Please note that only one ticket per transaction is allowed. Thank you and see you there!

Don’t have the app yet?

Download the U of T Mobile Order app in two easy steps:

Step 1

Download the Transact Mobile Ordering app:

Get the U of T Mobile Ordering App on App Store

or on

Get the U of T Mobile Ordering App on Google Play

Step 2

Select your campus by choosing the
University of Toronto.

Link your New College or Chestnut meal plan residence dollars, TBucks, or a credit card and start ordering!

location

Join us on April 2nd for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown at the Great Hall at Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3.

Please note: Transportation is one of the leading contributors of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. To actively reduce transportation-related emissions, we encourage attendees to utilize lower carbon modes of transportation, such as public transit and car sharing.

Our Mac ‘n’ Cheese Instagram wall