Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci’s Jollof Rice Feat

Guinness World Records (GWR) on Monday confirmed Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci as the new record holder for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.

The feat was achieved after a nine-hour open-air cooking session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, where Baci prepared 200 units of 20-kg bags of rice in collaboration with Gino Nigeria.

According to GWR, the attempt — which took nine months of planning and two months of pot fabrication — produced an astonishing 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) of jollof rice.

Thousands of people attended the event, which featured live performances, while Baci and her team carefully measured and documented every ingredient to comply with strict GWR rules.

What Went Into the Record

• 4,000 kg of basmati rice (making up at least 80% of the dish)
• 164 kg of goat meat
• 220 kg of Gino Asun and peppered chicken cubes
• 600 kg of Baci’s signature jollof pepper mix
• 1,200 kg of gas to power the cooking

The effort produced 16,600 plates of jollof rice, which were distributed to attendees, in line with GWR’s “no waste” rule.

“This was nine hours of fire, passion, and teamwork,” Baci said, describing the feat as one of joy, love, and community.

Backstory
This is not Hilda’s first GWR recognition. In June 2023, she was certified as the record holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, after cooking for over 93 hours. Although she initially aimed for 100 hours, a counting error reduced her final tally.

However, her reign was later ended by Irish chef Alan Fisher, who cooked for 119 hours and 57 minutes, setting a new record.

With this latest achievement, Baci now holds a fresh Guinness World Record, while the largest serving of Ghanaian-style jollof rice currently has no holder.