About us

Who we are

Our mission is to nourish and bring the campus community together, contribute to the culinary culture of Toronto and support the work of innovative and sustainable local food suppliers.

Food Services at the University of Toronto is a division of Ancillary Services. We strive to ensure that our campus food locations provide a wide range of affordable, sustainable and nutritious food options to our community through excellent service, commitment to our environment and celebration of food to reflect our diverse community.

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Meet the culinary team

We have a team of brilliant culinary experts who work to ensure your campus food is the freshest, tastiest, and best prepared food around! Check out our campus chef profiles to learn more about their culinary expertise, their beliefs as a culinary professional, and what drives them to provide such delicious yet healthy food for all the students, staff and faculty at U of T.

Chef Jaco Lokker

Director of Culinary Operations & Executive Chef Chef Jaco …

Chef Eddie Low

Executive Chef, Chestnut Residences Chef Eddie Low Words of …

Chef Olivia Boutilier

Executive Sous Chef, Chestnut Residences Chef Olivia Boutilier Chef …

Chef Colin Wright

Executive sous Chef, CampusOne Colin Wright Words of wisdom …

Chef Jonathan Phillips

Executive sous Chef, New College Chef Jonathan Phillips Words …

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Meet the team

At Food Services our team is committed to providing robust services to the students, staff, and faculty at UofT.

Tarini Bidaisee

Registered Dietitian Tarini Bidaisee Words of wisdom “Investing in …

Haiming Li

Retail Operations Manager Haiming Li “Stress is a fact …

Mustafa Nalwala

Manager, Residential Dining Mustafa Nalwala Words of wisdom “Your …

WHERE TO EAT

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Catering, Event & Conference services

St. George Catering

Owned and operated by the University of Toronto. We strive to provide professional, memorable services and delicious food and beverage offerings to our campus community.

Campus Beverage Services

Sole purveyor of alcoholic beverage service to events on campus under the University’s liquor license, ensuring legal compliance, and the safety of all stakeholders.

Campus Events

Leadership, expertise and best practice support to enhance academic experiences and elevate the university’s reputation through event and commercial filming portfolios.

Chestnut Conference Centre

The ideal space to host a wide range of events, from breakfast meetings, working lunches, and executive training sessions, to multi-day conferences.  

Student-Led Events

Applications and guidelines

Due to current COVID-19 guidelines, certain restrictions may apply if you are hosting an event on campus. Please consult with a departmental coordinator prior to submitting any applications.