In a stunning celebration of Nigerian cuisine and cultural pride, celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially carved her name into the Guinness World Records once again; this time for the largest serving of rice ever prepared. The record-breaking achievement was confirmed on Guinness’s official site under the title “Largest serving of rice”, following a monumental cooking event that took place in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on September 12, 2025.
This extraordinary feat builds on Hilda’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic culinary ambassadors and continues a journey that has sparked global interest in Nigerian food culture.
According to the Guinness World Records, the largest serving of rice was achieved by Hilda Baci in partnership with Gino Nigeria, weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilograms (about 19,356 pounds). The massive total wasn’t just any rice, it was Nigerian-style jollof rice, the beloved West African dish celebrated across the continent and beyond.
To qualify for the record, the dish had to meet specific criteria set by Guinness including making sure rice made up at least 80 % of the total weight. After intensive preparation and coordination, Hilda and her team achieved exactly that and served the huge quantity to eager attendees during the event.
The cooking took place in a custom-built steel cauldron, designed just for the occasion, and required meticulous planning, logistics, and energy.
What made this record more than just a Guinness entry was the way the food was shared. After the jollof rice was cooked and weighed, it was distributed to those in attendance. Reports described over 16,600 plates being handed out to a thrilled crowd, turning a world record into a moment of community celebration and shared joy.
This isn’t Hilda Baci’s first brush with Guinness World Records. In May 2023, she captured international attention with a marathon cooking session that lasted 93 hours and 11 minutes, setting a record for the longest continuous cooking by an individual at the time. That achievement drew massive global interest and helped launch her into international fame.
Hilda Baci’s confirmation by Guinness World Records for the largest serving of rice is a celebration of food, community, and national pride. With 8,780 kg of jollof rice prepared, served, and shared, she has once again shown what passion and creativity can accomplish not just for a chef, but for a culture.