Chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has announced plans to cook the largest pot of Jollof rice ever made. The historic event is scheduled for September 12, 2025, and will feature a giant pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall.Baci shared the news on Instagram, revealing her collaboration with culinary brand Gino to bring the project to life.
“Almost two years ago I had the dream to cook the largest pot of Jollof Rice ever made. And now, with ginonaija and YOU, that dream is coming alive. Six meters wide. Six meters tall. September 12, we make history together. Because what is Jollof without you to share it with?” she wrote.
She described the project as more than just a cooking feat, framing it as a celebration of Nigerian cuisine, culture, music, and community spirit. Calling Jollof rice “the heartbeat of West Africa,” she stressed its importance in telling the region’s story through food.
“Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hilda Baci that took the world by storm. This year, it’s Jollof, the heartbeat of West Africa. A taste that tells our story. It’s more than cooking. It’s a celebration of our food, our culture, music and us. We’re making history again and I want you to be there when it happens,” she said.
Baci rose to international fame after her 2023 Cook-a-thon, where she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, cooking for 87 hours and 50 minutes.With this new attempt, she is set to make history once again.
