2024
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown
On March 6, Food Services organized the annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown with Hart House. This year’s event was even more special thanks to the new venue – the Great Hall, exciting new Teams from University College and Hart House, and increased participation.
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!
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Team New College, led by Chef Jonathan, for winning this year’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown competition! Their Better Butter Curry Mac & Cheese was absolutely delicious, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will be available at our pop-up station, Foodie Finds, located at Robarts Food Court until the end of April.
Happy memories from the event
competition
Meet the teams
Team
Chestnut
Led by Chef Olivia
Team Hart House
Led by Chef Olivia
Team New College
Led by Chef Olivia
WINNER
Team
University
College
Led by Chef Olivia
Get ready to be part of the ultimate culinary battle on campus! #UofTSmackdown
Witness the best chefs on campus compete for the championship title while indulging in the cheesiest and most delicious mac and cheese.
AND you decide the winner!
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Great Hall at Hart House
Over 50% tickets SOLD OUT!
Ticket Price: $8 – includes samples from all entries! All proceeds go to United Way Greater Toronto.
Tickets can only be purchased on the U of T Mobile Order App.
Why should I attend?
Here are five great reasons why you should not miss this event:
- Be a part of the most anticipated event that brings the entire campus together over delicious food!
- For just $8, you get to enjoy four portions of carefully crafted Mac ‘n’ Cheese, made by our campus chefs.
- You decide the winner by casting your vote for your favourite Mac ‘n’ Cheese dish.
- By purchasing a ticket, you not only get to enjoy four different recipes of Mac ‘n’ Cheese, but you also get to contribute towards a good cause. 100% of your $8 ticket price goes directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign!
- This year’s event will feature an exclusive pop-up shop with limited edition Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merchandise.
pop-up shop
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown collection
Get ready for a MAC-nificient party at our pop-up shop, featuring Mac and Cheese limited edition merchandise. Stay tuned for more!
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 $8, 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, 100% of your $8 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 your TBucks or credit card. Please note that only one ticket per transaction is allowed. Thank you!
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 March 6 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
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
🥁UPDATE🥁 [APRIL 10, 2024] Congratulations to our winner, @twinkle2xlittlestar 🎉
🌟 G I V E A W A Y 🌟
Would you like to win the Limited Edition #UofTSmackdown Mac & Cheese merchandise? To celebrate the Foodie Finds Mac & Cheese Limited Edition Menu and Merch, we are giving away an exclusive Prize Pack to ONE lucky winner!
🎉To enter:
1. Follow us - @ueatoronto
2. In the comments, tag TWO UofT friends with whom you enjoy eating on campus
‼️Earn FIVE EXTRA entries: Tag us with a picture of the Foodie Finds Mac n Cheese you ordered on your story or as a DM to us. The stories will be re-shared and featured on our handle.
Enter before 11:59 A.M. ET on Monday, April 8 for a chance to win the prize pack. The winner will be picked randomly and announced right here on this post. Prizes will be available for pick-up on the St. George campus and must be claimed within 2 weeks.
The Limited Edition UofT Smackdown Mac & Cheese merchandise is available for purchase at Foodie Finds in the Robarts Food Court - ONLY for April! Get it before we sell out!
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to all University of Toronto students, on the St. George campus only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Good luck! 🎉
#uoft #uoftstudentlife #universityoftoronto #uoftstgeorge #uoftsg #utsg #uoftlife #lifeatuoft #foodiefinds #macncheese
🥁UPDATE🥁 [APRIL 10, 2024] Congratulations to our winner, @twinkle2xlittlestar 🎉
🌟 G I V E A W A Y 🌟
Would you like to win the Limited Edition #UofTSmackdown Mac & Cheese merchandise? To celebrate the Foodie Finds Mac & Cheese Limited Edition Menu and Merch, we are giving away an exclusive Prize Pack to ONE lucky winner!
🎉To enter:
1. Follow us - @ueatoronto
2. In the comments, tag TWO UofT friends with whom you enjoy eating on campus
‼️Earn FIVE EXTRA entries: Tag us with a picture of the Foodie Finds Mac n Cheese you ordered on your story or as a DM to us. The stories will be re-shared and featured on our handle.
Enter before 11:59 A.M. ET on Monday, April 8 for a chance to win the prize pack. The winner will be picked randomly and announced right here on this post. Prizes will be available for pick-up on the St. George campus and must be claimed within 2 weeks.
The Limited Edition UofT Smackdown Mac & Cheese merchandise is available for purchase at Foodie Finds in the Robarts Food Court - ONLY for April! Get it before we sell out!
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to all University of Toronto students, on the St. George campus only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Good luck! 🎉
#uoft #uoftstudentlife #universityoftoronto #uoftstgeorge #uoftsg #utsg #uoftlife #lifeatuoft #foodiefinds #macncheese
Cheesy, delicious, and Campus Safety Special Constable approved ✅ Community Engagement Liaison SPC Veronica takes on the Mac N Cheese #UofTSmackdown 😆 Huge shout-out to ueatoronto for hosting this amazing event!
What was your winning mac? 🧀
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#CampusSafety #UofT #CommunityEngagement #CommunityPolicing
Cheesy, delicious, and Campus Safety Special Constable approved ✅ Community Engagement Liaison SPC Veronica takes on the Mac N Cheese #UofTSmackdown 😆 Huge shout-out to ueatoronto for hosting this amazing event!
What was your winning mac? 🧀
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#CampusSafety #UofT #CommunityEngagement #CommunityPolicing
Wow, U of T! You really knocked it out of the park! Thank you so much for making this event unforgettable and the biggest one we’ve had yet! We couldn’t have done it without you!
A huge congratulations to Team New College for taking the top spot with their delicious Better Butter Curry Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and to the other three teams for their amazing efforts. We were blown away by the creativity and talent on display.
Can’t wait to see you all again for the next one! #UofTSmackdown
Wow, U of T! You really knocked it out of the park! Thank you so much for making this event unforgettable and the biggest one we’ve had yet! We couldn’t have done it without you!
A huge congratulations to Team New College for taking the top spot with their delicious Better Butter Curry Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and to the other three teams for their amazing efforts. We were blown away by the creativity and talent on display.
Can’t wait to see you all again for the next one! #UofTSmackdown
We are excited to share our Limited Edition merchandise, exclusively available next week at the Pop-Up Shop during the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown event:
1. Mac ‘n’ Cheese pins
2. Mac ‘n’ Cheese socks
3. So Young x U of T lunch bag
If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24, please note that tickets are available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App - only a few remain! All proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign.
For more information about the event and how to purchase tickets, please visit the following link: uoft.me/macandcheese
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#uoft #UofTSmackdown #macandcheese
We are excited to share our Limited Edition merchandise, exclusively available next week at the Pop-Up Shop during the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown event:
1. Mac ‘n’ Cheese pins
2. Mac ‘n’ Cheese socks
3. So Young x U of T lunch bag
If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24, please note that tickets are available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App - only a few remain! All proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign.
For more information about the event and how to purchase tickets, please visit the following link: uoft.me/macandcheese
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#uoft #UofTSmackdown #macandcheese
It’s time to meet the teams at this year’s #UofTSmackdown - we have two NEW ones!
—Team Chestnut led by Chef 👩🍳 Olivia
—Team Hart House led by Chef 👨🍳 Marco
—Team New College led by Chef 👨🍳 Jonathan
—Team University College led by Chef 👨🍳 Mike
Who are you supporting? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #macandcheese
It’s time to meet the teams at this year’s #UofTSmackdown - we have two NEW ones!
—Team Chestnut led by Chef 👩🍳 Olivia
—Team Hart House led by Chef 👨🍳 Marco
—Team New College led by Chef 👨🍳 Jonathan
—Team University College led by Chef 👨🍳 Mike
Who are you supporting? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #macandcheese
Did you know we have a vegetarian option for all our Mac ’n’ Cheese dishes? Ask for it at the stations if you want to skip the meat.
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24? There are limited tickets available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App. All proceeds go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese
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#UofTSmackdown #macandcheese #uoft
Did you know we have a vegetarian option for all our Mac ’n’ Cheese dishes? Ask for it at the stations if you want to skip the meat.
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24? There are limited tickets available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App. All proceeds go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese
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#UofTSmackdown #macandcheese #uoft
🌟 G I V E A W A Y 🌟 Food Services brings us #JoyAtUofT! Today, we’re giving away VIP access to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24 — Wednesday, March 6, 11:30am-2pm at Great Hall, harthouseuoft. TWO lucky winners will receive front-of-the-line access, meet-the-chef passes, exclusive Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merch, which includes socks and pins, and So Young x U of T lunch bags! #UofTSmackdown
🧀 TO ENTER: 🧀
1. FOLLOW uoftstudentlife & ueatoronto!
2. TAG a friend you would love to bring to the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, and TELL US your favourite mac ‘n’ cheese topping (unlimited entries)
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24? There are limited tickets available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App. All proceeds go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese.
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Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 22, 2024 for a chance to win twinners will be chosen using arandomizer, announced on this post and notified via DM. The prizes will be delivered in person at the event on March 6.
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to University of Toronto students only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Please visit uoft.me/studentlife-giveaway for the full contest rules. Good luck!
#universityoftoronto #uoft #uoftoronto #uoftstudents
🌟 G I V E A W A Y 🌟 Food Services brings us #JoyAtUofT! Today, we’re giving away VIP access to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24 — Wednesday, March 6, 11:30am-2pm at Great Hall, harthouseuoft. TWO lucky winners will receive front-of-the-line access, meet-the-chef passes, exclusive Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merch, which includes socks and pins, and So Young x U of T lunch bags! #UofTSmackdown
🧀 TO ENTER: 🧀
1. FOLLOW uoftstudentlife & ueatoronto!
2. TAG a friend you would love to bring to the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, and TELL US your favourite mac ‘n’ cheese topping (unlimited entries)
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown’24? There are limited tickets available for $8 on the U of T Mobile Order App. All proceeds go directly to the University of Toronto United Way Campaign. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese.
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Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 22, 2024 for a chance to win twinners will be chosen using arandomizer, announced on this post and notified via DM. The prizes will be delivered in person at the event on March 6.
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to University of Toronto students only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Please visit uoft.me/studentlife-giveaway for the full contest rules. Good luck!
#universityoftoronto #uoft #uoftoronto #uoftstudents