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London Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Tiramisu
4/27/2026, 10:09:55 PM
Record-Breaking Tiramisu Unveiled
On Saturday and Sunday, a team of roughly 100 Italian chefs assembled a single tiramisu at Chelsea Town Hall in London that measured 440.6 metres (1,445 feet). Guinness World Records judges verified the length on Sunday, confirming the new benchmark. The dessert was constructed in sections and joined on-site, meeting all official requirements for a single continuous creation.
Historical Context and Prior Records
The previous record, 273.5 metres (897 feet), was set by the Italian dairy brand Galbani in Milan in 2019. Before that, Mirko Ricci’s Italian team held the title after a 2017 attempt. Ricci’s 2026 effort therefore reclaimed the record for an Italian team, this time on British soil.
Organisers and Participating Chefs
The effort was coordinated by Mirko Ricci, who led the 2017 record-setting team. Chef Carmelo Carnevale acted as technical lead, ensuring each segment met the minimum size of 8 cm high and 15 cm wide. All participants were professional Italian chefs.
Scale, Ingredients, and Dimensions
The team used about 50,000 lady-finger biscuits and over 3,000 eggs, layered with coffee-soaked sponge and mascarpone cream. Each segment met the required minimum dimensions, and the finished confection was topped with a golden crown. After measurement, portions were shared with attendees and local community members.
Official Statements & Responses
Mirko Ricci said the team selected London to thank the United Kingdom and dedicated the record to the King and the Royal Family, describing it as a celebration of Italian culinary export. Chef Carnevale stressed that the minimum height and width were required for Guinness validation and that the dessert’s quality depended on high-quality coffee, firm cream and passion. Guinness World Records confirmed the live, on-site construction met its criteria.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the final length (440.6 m) and ingredient quantities. No discrepancies were identified regarding the measurement, participant count, or the dedication to the King and the Royal Family. Minor variations in phrasing (e.g., “desert” vs. “dessert”) appear across reports but do not affect factual content.
What’s Next
The achievement now moves toward official recognition by Guinness World Records and will be recorded in the organization’s official listings for posterity.
