Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has secured her third Guinness World Records (GWR) title, with Guinness officially recognizing her for preparing the world’s largest serving of rice.
The milestone was achieved on September 12, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, where Baci partnered with food brand Gino to cook a massive 8,780 kilograms of rice. While the original goal was to break the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, Guinness later confirmed that the same feat also qualified as the largest serving of rice ever prepared.
Baci announced the new recognition on January 20, 2026, sharing a screenshot of an email from Andrew Fanning, Head of Client Partnering at Guinness World Records. In the message, Fanning congratulated her, noting that the attempt met the requirements for both record categories.
Guinness World Records officially listed the achievement as:
“The largest serving of rice is 8,780 kg (19,356 lb, 9 oz) and was achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino (all Nigeria), in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, on 12 September 2025.”
Reacting to the news, Baci described the confirmation as both shocking and emotional, explaining that she only learned of the additional record months after the initial announcement. She also credited her team and business partner for their crucial role in making the feat possible.
Baci first entered the Guinness World Records in May 2023 after completing the longest individual cooking marathon. She earned her second title in September 2025 for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, and the latest recognition brings her total to three Guinness World Records.
