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Italian Chefs Set New Guinness World Record for Longest Tiramisu in London
4/27/2026, 12:23:39 PM
Record-Breaking Tiramisu Unveiled at Chelsea Town Hall
On the weekend of 26 June 2024, a team of Italian chefs assembled a tiramisu measuring 440.6 metres (1,445 ft) at Chelsea Town Hall, London. The length surpasses the previous Guinness World Record of 273.5 metres set in Milan. The attempt complied with Guinness regulations, requiring the dessert to be constructed entirely on site.
Key Figures and Collaborative Team
The project was organised by Mirko Ricci, who previously held the record in Italy in 2017, and is identified as Mirko Leach in a separate report. Chef Carmelo Carnevale oversaw technical specifications, while roughly 100 Italian chefs contributed over two days.
Data and Scale of the Record Attempt
- Length: 440.6 m (record-breaking)
- Previous record: 273.5 m (Milan, 2019) – attributed to Galbani or Galvani.
- Ingredients: 50,000 lady-finger biscuits and more than 3,000 eggs.
- Minimum dimensions for eligibility: at least 8 cm high and 15 cm wide.
- The dessert was crowned with a golden crown and dedicated to the British king and royal family.
- The length is 2.6 m shorter than the Empire State Building's height, including antennas.
Official Statements Summarized
Organisers described the event as a gesture of gratitude toward the United Kingdom, emphasizing the cultural link between Italy and Britain. They highlighted the tiramisu as a flagship Italian export and noted the dedication to the royal family. Chef Carnevale reiterated the size criteria required for Guinness approval. The team thanked participants, calling the achievement a milestone.
Cultural Significance and Impact
The record underscores the role of food in diplomatic goodwill, showcasing Italian culinary heritage. Media coverage in both the United Kingdom and South Korea amplified public interest in large-scale culinary feats, highlighting the cultural bond between Italy and Britain.
On-the-Ground Observations
Witnesses reported a bustling two-day operation inside Chelsea Town Hall, with chefs layering mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked biscuits, and cocoa powder. The final golden crown was placed atop the dessert, completing the tribute to the monarchy.
Conflicting Reports and Information Gaps
The organiser’s name appears as Mirko Ricci in the BBC report and Mirko Leach in the Korean source. The previous record-holding brand is cited as Galbani by the BBC and Galvani by the Korean outlet. No official comment from the British royal household or Guinness is provided. Details on verification beyond “live on site” are absent.
Verbatim Quotes
- “the most incredible desert that Italy has exported” — Mirko Ricci, organiser
- “A very good coffee, a nice and firm cream, and also a lot of passion” — Chef Carmelo Carnevale
- “Tiramisu is the most amazing dessert Italy has exported to the world,” — Mirko Leach, organiser
- “Having this event in London is a thank you to the UK.” — Mirko Leach, organiser
