London prepares to make (and eat) the Longest Tiramisù in the World
On the unhappiest day of the year, we gathered in London for the press conference announcing the Longest Tiramisù in the World attempt
www.londonmumsmagazine.comHere’s the latest on the London tiramisù moment.
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The Guinness World Record for the longest tiramisù was broken in London on April 26, 2026. The two-day event at Chelsea Town Hall drew around 100 Italian chefs and produced a tiramisù length of 440.6 meters, surpassing the previous 273.5-meter record. This event was overseen by Guinness World Records officials to ensure compliance with the rules, including on-site assembly and required dimensions.[2][4]
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Leading organizers included Mirko Ricci and the Complitaly team, with support from the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cooks Federation, and partners like Illy and Eataly, highlighting a charitable angle and community involvement beyond the record attempt. Media coverage from multiple outlets confirmed the record and noted the ceremonial finish, including a crown-topped presentation at the end.[1][3][4]
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Prior to the final result, London had hosted a build-up press conference and a two-day event schedule at Chelsea Old Town Hall (25–26 April 2026), aiming to surpass the Milan-based record and to share proceeds with charity, according to organizer statements. A separate live-streamed and on-site coverage captured the scale and enthusiasm around the attempt, underscoring the collaboration between Italian chefs and London supporters.[7][8][1]
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- If you’d like, I can summarize a one-page timeline of the London tiramisù project, including key milestones, participants, and the final measurement, with citations.
Would you like me to pull a concise timeline or a quick pro/con recap of the event’s impact (culinary, cultural, charitable)? I can include a short glossary of terms used by Guinness World Records for this category as well.
Citations:
- Record result and measurements: BBC coverage and other outlets confirming 440.6 meters and event details.[2]
- Organizer details and partners: London magazine press coverage and related reports.[1]
- Additional context and event coverage: supplementary articles and live coverage reports.[4][8]