It is now official: the world’s longest tiramisù was created in London, reaching the extraordinary length of 440.58 metres, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 273 metres and writing a new chapter in the global history of Italian pastry excellence.
The numbers behind this spectacular achievement in the heart of London were remarkable: over 200 kg of Gelecta Cream, 99 kg of coffee, 465 kg of sugar, 152,000 ladyfingers, 60 kg of cocoa, 348 kg of eggs, and 1,843 kg of mascarpone.
The challenge, led by Mirko Ricci and the organizational team of COMPLITALY TV, transformed Chelsea Old Town Hall into a laboratory of Italian excellence, where dozens of chefs and volunteers worked tirelessly to deliver an exceptional result, officially certified by Guinness World Records judges.
The project also featured GELECTA by ITALGEL as the technological partner, proudly Made in Italy. Gelecta by ITALGEL stabilized nearly 3 tonnes of mascarpone cream and supported the creation of the record-breaking tiramisù.
A special tribute was then created on the surface of the tiramisù for His Majesty King Charles III, with the message: “Thank You, Your Majesty” — a gesture of gratitude from the Italian community in the United Kingdom for the welcome and support received over the years.
The media world also played a key role, with international coverage of the event, including a live broadcast by the BBC on iPlayer and live connections from RAI Radio 2, bringing the excitement of the record into the homes of millions of viewers.
Beyond the spectacular achievement, the Guinness World Record also carried a strong charitable purpose: part of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Esharelife Foundation, supporting humanitarian projects for the most vulnerable communities.
Photo and video credits: Giuseppe Intrieri