The Guinness Book of World Records has rejected the longest cooking marathon attempt by Ghana’s Chef, Abdul-Razak Failatu popularly known as Chef Faila.
In her attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking marathon, Chef Faila started cooking on January 1, 2024, at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, and cooked for 227 hours non-stop, until January 10, 2024.
However, a press statement signed by Kafui Dey, coordinator for Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt, disclosed that her effort fell short of meeting the guidelines set out by Guinness World Records (GWR).
“The attempt, which captivated audiences worldwide, unfortunately fell short of meeting the stringent guidelines set forth by Guinness World Records. A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt,” parts of the statement read.
In response to the decision, Chef Faila expressed her profound gratitude to her supporters saying “while the outcome may not be what we anticipated, I am deeply thankful for the unwavering support from our sponsors and partners, as well as the encouragement from our fans. Your backing has been instrumental throughout this journey.”
That notwithstanding, Chef Faila and her team noted that they remain focused in their endeavors.
“”Although this attempt did not result in a world record, it has been an invaluable experience. I am proud of the dedication and hard work put forth, and I am committed to continuing to push boundaries in the culinary world,” she added.
While disclosing their decision on the cook-a-thon attempt, GWR acknowledged the efforts of Chef Faila to make a name for herself.
“We commend you for your tremendous efforts with this record attempt. We hope you can still be very proud of what you have achieved.” stated the Records Management Team.
Read full statement from Chef Faila’s Camp below
