Nigerian chef Hilda Baci who was awarded the record for the world’s longest cooking marathon on Tuesday 13 June 2023 has finally received the certificate.
Guinness World Records said following a thorough review of all the evidence, it 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.
The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.
“After reviewing all the footage, we’re delighted to announce that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) ” The previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes was set by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019. Hilda attempted this record to “put Nigerian cuisine on the map” and “to inspire young African women to chase their dreams,” Guinness World Records said.
On Tuesday June 20, 2023, Hilda Baci received her much-awaited certificate. After receiving the dream original certificate from Guinness World Records, the longest-cooking marathon holder took to her Twitter page to express her excitement.
‘It feels so good to hold it I remember seeing a photoshopped picture of myself pointing at it and I said to God will have an original and he did it congratulations to all of us this is a collective win thank you all so much for your continuous love and support”.
