Full Breakdown
London Sets Guinness Record for Longest Tiramisu
4/27/2026, 2:26:09 AM
Record-Breaking Event
One hundred Italian chefs assembled a single tiramisu at Chelsea Town Hall in London over a Saturday-Sunday weekend. The dessert measured 440.6 m (1,445 ft), exceeding the prior record of 273.5 m (897 ft). Construction followed Guinness World Record rules, requiring live assembly on site. The final product was topped with a golden crown.
Background and Prior Attempts
The earlier record was set in Milan by Italian dairy brand Galbani at 273.5 m. Mirko Ricci, organizer of the London attempt, held the world record in 2017; it was broken by another Italian team in 2019. Ricci chose London to thank the United Kingdom and honour the King and Royal Family.
Key Participants
The core team comprised organizer Mirko Ricci, lead chef Carmelo Carnevale, and roughly 100 Italian chefs who prepared the layers. Guinness World Records provided verification, while Chelsea Town Hall served as the venue. Galbani is noted as the previous record holder.
Timeline of the Attempt
During the weekend the chefs layered ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and coffee-flavoured syrup, completed the tiramisu, measured it at 440.6 m, and placed a golden crown on top. Guinness World Records confirmed the measurement thereafter.
Data and Statistics
Length achieved: 440.6 m (1,445 ft) versus the previous 273.5 m. The team used 50,000 ladyfinger biscuits, over 3,000 eggs, and adhered to a minimum height of 8 cm and width of 15 cm as required for record eligibility.
Official Statements & Responses
Ricci described the tiramisu as Italy’s most impressive dessert export and framed the London effort as a thank-you to the United Kingdom and a tribute to the King and Royal Family. He said the achievement marked a new record for the team. Carnevale stressed that the dessert had to meet minimum dimensions and that its quality depends on good coffee, firm cream, and passion.
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Why the Record Matters
The achievement is recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest tiramisu, highlighting Italian culinary expertise, demonstrating large-scale collaborative food preparation, and serving as a symbolic gesture of goodwill toward the United Kingdom.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The source does not specify the exact calendar dates of the weekend, nor does it include statements from Guinness World Records or the British royal household. No alternative measurements are reported.
What’s Next
No further events have been announced.
