The 26-year-old chef began on Thursday, May 11 and continued through to Monday May 15, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint at the Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos.
Gwamcee News
Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci as the new record holder for longest cooking marathon by an individual.
“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,” GWR said in a statement released on Tuesday, one month after Baci’s adventurous cooking.
According to GWR, Baci 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 statement partly read,
After reviewing all the footage, we’re delighted to announce that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual).
Hilda, 26, began cooking on Thursday May 11 and continued through to Monday May 15, cooking more than 100 pots of food during the four-day gig.
She attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final tally because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the marathon.
Hilda’s Guinness World Record will usher in for her various gifts from some personalities both in cash and in kind. She will be rewarded for her determination and courage to take up the seemingly impossible task to break the world record.
Her gifts may include sponsored international tours by individuals and corporates.
