Chef Smith never applied to Guinness World Records, officials say
Contrary to his recent announcement, Chef Smith never applied to Guinness World Records (GWR) for his alleged record-breaking cooking marathon, according to officials at GWR.
At a press conference on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Chef Smith claimed to have broken the world record for the longest cooking marathon. He further presented a certificate which claims to have received from the world records keeper.
However, Madalyn Bielfeld, PR Manager at Guinness World Records Limited, revealed that they never received an application from Chef Smith for this attempt.
“We have not received an application from him for this attempt,” Bielfeld stated.
“The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hours, 57 minutes, and 16 seconds, achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”
This revelation raises questions about Chef Smith’s claim and the legitimacy of his record-breaking feat. The situation remains unclear, and it appears that Chef Smith’s title is not verified by the official record-keeping body.
Chef Smith achieved a remarkable culinary feat at Amadia Shopping Centre in Spintex, Accra, cooking non-stop for an impressive 35 days, from February 1, 2024, to March 6, 2024. Initially aiming for a 360-hour marathon, he surpassed his goal by over 400 hours, equivalent to 21 days.
This impressive achievement follows a series of attempts by chefs worldwide to break the record for the longest cooking marathon. Chef Failatu Abdul Razak recently attempted to surpass Alan Fisher’s record of 119 hours and 57 minutes, set in November 2023, but fell short.
The culinary world was abuzz with anticipation after Nigerian chef Hilda Baci broke the record in June with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes, outdoing India’s Lata Tondon’s previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes. However, Chef Fisher raised the bar even higher with his record-breaking 119 hours and 57 minutes in November.
About The Author
