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! 🧀🎉
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.
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:
or on
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
#UofTSmackdown
🧀 G I V E A W A Y 🧀
Want to win exclusive #UofTSmackdown merch? To celebrate the winning dish from this year’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, we’re giving away an exclusive prize pack! 🎉
Foodie Finds at Robarts Food Hall is now serving a delicious Mac and Cheese menu, including the Bibim Mac, created by @uoftnewcollege and crowned the winner at this years event—don’t miss your chance to taste the winner! Mac ‘n’ Cheese merch is also available for purchase this month at Foodie Finds—while supplies last!
To enter:
1. Follow @uoft_food
2. Tag 2 U of T friends you’d share a mac & cheese moment with 💛
Contest closes 11:59 PM ET on April 16, 2025. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on April 17 via DM. Prizes must be picked up at St. George campus within 2 weeks.
Rules/Disclaimer: Open to U of T St. George students only. By liking and commenting, you acknowledge this contest is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram.
Good luck, cheese lovers! 🧀🎉
#uoftfood #uoft #uoftstudentlife #uoftsmackdown
🧀 G I V E A W A Y 🧀
Want to win exclusive #UofTSmackdown merch? To celebrate the winning dish from this year’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, we’re giving away an exclusive prize pack! 🎉
Foodie Finds at Robarts Food Hall is now serving a delicious Mac and Cheese menu, including the Bibim Mac, created by @uoftnewcollege and crowned the winner at this years event—don’t miss your chance to taste the winner! Mac ‘n’ Cheese merch is also available for purchase this month at Foodie Finds—while supplies last!
To enter:
1. Follow @uoft_food
2. Tag 2 U of T friends you’d share a mac & cheese moment with 💛
Contest closes 11:59 PM ET on April 16, 2025. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on April 17 via DM. Prizes must be picked up at St. George campus within 2 weeks.
Rules/Disclaimer: Open to U of T St. George students only. By liking and commenting, you acknowledge this contest is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram.
Good luck, cheese lovers! 🧀🎉
#uoftfood #uoft #uoftstudentlife #uoftsmackdown
Soo good! So awesome seeing the U of T community come together at harthouseuoft for the uoft_food mac ‘n’ cheese #UofTSmackdown! 🧀😋
Soo good! So awesome seeing the U of T community come together at harthouseuoft for the uoft_food mac ‘n’ cheese #UofTSmackdown! 🧀😋
Introducing our final competitors — Team Robarts & MSB!
Chef Tiffany & Chef Andrew are teaming up to bring bold flavours to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown with their GochuMac & Cheese. This dish blends cheesy comfort with a creative kick. Will their take on Mac and Cheese win over the judges and take home the title?
Only one team can be named this year’s champion! Join us on April 2 at Hart House and cast your vote.
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Introducing our final competitors — Team Robarts & MSB!
Chef Tiffany & Chef Andrew are teaming up to bring bold flavours to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown with their GochuMac & Cheese. This dish blends cheesy comfort with a creative kick. Will their take on Mac and Cheese win over the judges and take home the title?
Only one team can be named this year’s champion! Join us on April 2 at Hart House and cast your vote.
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Meet Team CampusOne!
Fresh off his Taco Takedown victory, Chef Colin is back for another culinary battle! This time, he’s bringing a creative twist to the competition with Mac and Cheese Lasagna—a fusion of two comfort food classics layered into one epic dish. 🧀
Will he claim another championship, or will a new winner emerge? Stay tuned as we introduce more teams leading up to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Meet Team CampusOne!
Fresh off his Taco Takedown victory, Chef Colin is back for another culinary battle! This time, he’s bringing a creative twist to the competition with Mac and Cheese Lasagna—a fusion of two comfort food classics layered into one epic dish. 🧀
Will he claim another championship, or will a new winner emerge? Stay tuned as we introduce more teams leading up to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Are you ready for the ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese face-off on campus? 🧀👀 Join U of T Food Services and @harthouseuoft for Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on Wednesday, April 2, from 11:30 AM - 2 PM at the Great Hall, Hart House!
🎟️ Tickets are $10 on the U of T Mobile Order App and include four Mac ‘n’ Cheese samples! Plus, proceeds from your ticket purchase will go to support the University of Toronto United Way Campaign.
Get your tickets now at uoft.me/macandcheese!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices
Are you ready for the ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese face-off on campus? 🧀👀 Join U of T Food Services and @harthouseuoft for Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on Wednesday, April 2, from 11:30 AM - 2 PM at the Great Hall, Hart House!
🎟️ Tickets are $10 on the U of T Mobile Order App and include four Mac ‘n’ Cheese samples! Plus, proceeds from your ticket purchase will go to support the University of Toronto United Way Campaign.
Get your tickets now at uoft.me/macandcheese!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown Early Access is HERE!
The ultimate cheesy showdown is back! 🧀🔥 Watch as some of our U of T chefs battle it out to create the most delicious Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and you get to taste and vote for your favourite.
For the next 3 days only, grab your tickets with $3 OFF! 🎟️ Don’t miss this special early access deal—click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours now!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown Early Access is HERE!
The ultimate cheesy showdown is back! 🧀🔥 Watch as some of our U of T chefs battle it out to create the most delicious Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and you get to taste and vote for your favourite.
For the next 3 days only, grab your tickets with $3 OFF! 🎟️ Don’t miss this special early access deal—click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours now!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🧀 Something cheesy is coming to campus… 🧀
Get ready for the ultimate battle of flavour—Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is back for another year! 🔥 Who will take home the gold this year? Stay tuned for all the delicious details.
Click the link in our bio to learn more + download the U of T Mobile Order App to keep up with event updates and ticket sales!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🧀 Something cheesy is coming to campus… 🧀
Get ready for the ultimate battle of flavour—Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is back for another year! 🔥 Who will take home the gold this year? Stay tuned for all the delicious details.
Click the link in our bio to learn more + download the U of T Mobile Order App to keep up with event updates and ticket sales!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
It’s already been 1 month since we all got together for our annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese #UofTSmackdown!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of the U of T community. This year, we welcomed 20% more guests than last year and raised 40% more funds for U of T’s United Way Campaign, thanks to your generous donations. Together, we raised $4,535 from ticket sales and donations. Thank you all so much for being a part of this event - we couldn’t have done it without you! To see more pictures from the event visit: uoft.me/macandcheese
It’s already been 1 month since we all got together for our annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese #UofTSmackdown!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of the U of T community. This year, we welcomed 20% more guests than last year and raised 40% more funds for U of T’s United Way Campaign, thanks to your generous donations. Together, we raised $4,535 from ticket sales and donations. Thank you all so much for being a part of this event - we couldn’t have done it without you! To see more pictures from the event visit: uoft.me/macandcheese