It’s official! Guinness World Record has confirmed Nigerian Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci as the current world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
This confirmation was made through the Guinness World Records website and social media platforms on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
According to the official statement, Hilda made an effort to break a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were subtracted from her final aggregate because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.
The official statement reads below.
“Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.
“Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.
“As with all ‘longest marathon’ records, the participant is permitted a five-minute rest break for every continuous hour of activity. These rest breaks can be accumulated if not taken. They were the only times Hilda could use the bathroom or sleep during the attempt.
“The previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes was set by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019.
“Hilda prepared for the event by creating a 35-item menu “as a guide” for every meal that she would cook.
“She ensured that she had the necessary ingredients to make each recipe, with her team procuring further food items while the cook-a-thon was underway “based on what was needed to be topped up.”
“Hilda’s record attempt took the world of social media by storm, with millions in Nigeria and beyond following her progress via an Instagram live stream”.
SOURCE: Guinness World Records
