In response to Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith’s assertions that he holds the new record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, Guinness World Records has commented.

This occurs after Chef Smith revealed to the press during a press conference on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the La Palm Hotel, that he is the new record holder for the cook-a-thon, presenting a certificate as evidence.

“I am deeply humbled and honoured to announce that I am now the new world record holder for the cook-a-thon,” he said.

“The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 802 hours 25 minutes and was achieved by Ebenezer Smith (Ghanaian) in Spintex, Accra, Ghana,” the certificate’s inscription states. between February 1 and March 6, 2024.

But, Alina Polianskaya, PR Executive of Guinness World Records, responded that Chef Smith’s claim is untrue.

Questions concerning the legitimacy of Chef Smith’s certificate and the lack of posts from Guinness World Records attesting to his purported achievement prompted this investigation.

“No, this is not true. He does not hold the GWR title, and that is not our certificate. The current and true holder is: the longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hours 57 mins 16 secs and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023,” Alina writes.