Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is setting a new standard in campus dining through a culture of culinary excellence. By investing in chef training, fostering mentorship, and encouraging creativity, campus culinary teams deliver dining experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
While classics like cheeseburgers, hoagies, and meatball sandwiches remain menu staples, Aramark's chefs are redefining what a sandwich can be, drawing inspiration from regional traditions, personal creativity, and trending flavors on social media. The result? Bold, innovative creations that recently earned national recognition in FoodService Director’s Best Sandwiches contest.
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality had 21 standout sandwiches, across nine varied categories, honored for their inventive ideas, local pride, and unforgettable taste.
BEST BARBEQUE SANDWICH
Mac Attack: Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg


BEST BARBEQUE SANDWICH
Smoked Brisket Brioche with Black Garlic Aioli: University of Virginia
BEST BURGER
Black and Gold Smashburger: Harding University

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BEST BURGER
The Hangover Burger: Sam Houston State University
BEST BURGER
Chipotle Portobello Burger: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)


BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH
The Coop: Cleveland State University
BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hot on the Bluff Banger: Southern University of Baton Rouge


BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Waffle: St. Thomas Aquinas College
BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH
Smokey Mountain Chicken: Texas Wesleyan University


BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hot Honey Katsu Sando: The University of Alabama
BEST CUBANO SANDWICH
The Italian Cubano Sandwich: Paris Junior College


BEST GLOBAL SANDWICH
Pan con Chicharron: University of New Mexico
BEST REGIONAL SANDWICH
Home of Da ‘Brave: Bradley University


BEST REGIONAL SANDWICH
The Butchers Melt: Grand Valley State University
BEST REGIONAL SANDWICH
Cajun Cougar Boudin Po’boy: Hilton University of Houston


BEST REGIONAL SANDWICH
Torta de Ternera: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
BEST REGIONAL SANDWICH
Sweet Tea Slammer: The University of Alabama


BEST SEAFOOD SANDWICH
Jaguar Jubilee: University of South Alabama
BEST VEGAN SANDWICH
The Smoky Maple Crunch: Southwestern University


BEST WILD & CRAZY SANDWICH
Green Wave Beignet Chicken Sliders: Tulane University
BEST WILD & CRAZY SANDWICH
Hot Cluckin Bubbles: University of Massachusetts Lowell

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