2025
Street Food Smackdown
sold out
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made the first Street Food Smackdown a sold-out success!
Big shout-out to our amazing teams—Robarts & MSB, New College, Hart House, CampusOne, S&E Food Services, Chestnut, and The Conference Centre!
🏆 Judge’s Choice
Team Chestnut, led by Chef Olivia, with their Elote Corn!
🏆 People’s Choice
Team Hart House, led by Chef Justin, with their Crispy Chicken Sisig!
Thanks again for your support, and stay tuned for more delicious events on St. George campus.
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Get ready for the first-ever Street Food Smackdown on campus! #UofTSmackdown
Introducing a brand-new twist on U of T’s most beloved food competition, the Mac & Cheese Smackdown…welcome to Street Food Smackdown! This exciting event brings the same fun, energy, and delicious rivalry, but with bold, creative, street-food-inspired dishes.
Watch as some of your favourite campus chefs go head-to-head, serving up their most inventive street food creations. Taste your way through the competition, cheer on your favourites, and cast your vote to help crown the very first Street Food Smackdown People’s Choice champion!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Great Hall at Hart House
Get Your Ticket Today!
Ticket Price: $10 – includes samples from all seven entries!
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 four reasons why you need to be at the first-ever Street Food Smackdown:
- Be part of history! This is the launch of U of T’s newest food competition, inspired by the legendary Mac & Cheese Smackdown.
- For just $10, you’ll sample seven unique, chef-crafted street food creations bursting with bold flavours.
- Have your say! Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award and help crown our very first Street Food Smackdown champion.
- Exclusive Pop-Up Shop – Score brand-new Street Food Smackdown merchandise and shop beloved limited items from past events, Mac & Cheese Smackdown and Taco Takedown, while supplies last.
competition
Meet the teams
Led by
Chef Tiffany and Chef Andrew
Team Robarts and MSB
Led by
Chef Daniel
Team CampusOne
Led by
Chef Amy
Team New College
Led by
Chef Olivia
Team
Chestnut
Led by
Chef Dale
Team University Conference Center
Led by
Chef Justin
Team
Hart House
Led by
Chef Trish
Team S&E
Food Services
pop-up shop
Street Food Smackdown Collection
Don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive Street Food Smackdown gear and limited throwback favourites from Mac & Cheese Smackdown and Taco Takedown.
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 seven 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 seven street-food-inspired creations, made fresh by our campus chefs.
How do I purchase tickets on the app?
Open the U of T Mobile Order App and select ‘Street Food Smackdown’. Select the timeslot you would like and pay using your meal plan Dining Dollars or 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.
Use your meal plan Dining Dollars or Campus Flex Dollars, TBucks, or a credit card and start ordering!
location
Join us on October 29th for Street Food 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 Smackdown series Instagram wall
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Introducing the final Smackdown competitor! 🔥
Team Hart House, led by Chef Lance, is entering the Mac ’n’ Cheese Smackdown for the first time with a Creamy Ricotta Mac & Cheese with Lemon Zest and Agrodolce Pepper Drops. Expect creamy, cheesy, and just the right pop of flavour in every bite.
With chefs from across @uoft competing, this year’s Smackdown is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are almost SOLD OUT - click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Introducing our next Smackdown competitor 🧀🔥
Team UTSC Food, led by Chef Leroy, is bringing serious flavour to the Mac ’n’ Cheese Smackdown with a Loaded Duck Confit Mac & Cheese. It’s Chef Leroy’s first time competing, and he’s coming in strong with a dish that’s as indulgent as it is unforgettable.
Only one team will take home the title, and it all goes down on March 26!
Tickets are over 50% SOLD OUT — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
We’re excited to welcome Liz ( @plated.by.liz ) to the judging panel at Mac ’n’ Cheese Smackdown 2026! 🧀
A @uoftdentistry alum and finalist on @masterchefcda Season 8, Liz is known for her creative dishes and passion for great food. We can’t wait to have her join us as she helps decide which team’s mac creation rises to the top.
Get your tickets for the Smackdown on March 26 - click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Meet the First Team Battling for Mac ’n’ Cheese Glory! 🧀🔥
Introducing Team St. George Catering, led by Chef Dale! They’re bringing a Mac & Cheese Fritter topped with Truffled Boursin Cream Sauce and a Peach Spritzer to the competition...a crispy, creamy creation that’s ready to take on the Smackdown.
Stay tuned as we introduce more teams leading up to Mac ’n’ Cheese Smackdown on March 26!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🧀 G I V E A W A Y 🧀 #UofTEngineering students, we’ve got something cheezy for you today!
In honour of #UofT’s annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown — happening Thursday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Hall, harthouseuoft — we’re giving away a prize pack for one lucky winner.
The winner will receive:
✨ Two passes to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown
✨ Exclusive Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merch including: Pins, Socks, Lanyard, Sweatshirt, T-Shirt
TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow uoftengineering and uoft_food
2️⃣ In the comments, tag the friend you’d bring with you and tell us how you like your mac ‘n’ cheese in one word or emoji 🧀🔥🥓🌶️
🎫 Limited tickets are also available for $10 on the U of T Mobile Order App. More info: uoft.me/macandcheese
⏰ Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, March 16.
The winner will be selected at random, announced on this post and notified via DM. Prizes will be delivered in person at the event on March 26.
Rules: Open to University of Toronto students only. By entering, participants acknowledge this contest is not sponsored, administered by or associated with Instagram. Full rules: uofteng.ca/giveaways
#UofTSmackdown
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 Thursday, March 26, 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 FIVE 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 2026 is here!
The ultimate cheesy showdown is back 🧀🔥 Watch as FIVE teams 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
🧀 The cheesiest competition on campus is back! 🧀
Mac ’n’ Cheese Smackdown returns for its 13th year 🔥 Who will take home the cheddar this time? Stay tuned for all the delicious details.
📲 Download the U of T Mobile Order App to stay up to date on event news and ticket sales!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
