Chef Maliha Mohammed has explained why her Guinness World Record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon is yet to be confirmed days after setting a new record of 95 hours.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen Digital on Thursday, August 17, the chef revealed that she was yet to submit photographic and video evidence of the cooking for certification.
Mohammed indicated that she was working with her team to have all the documentation ready before making her submissions to the representatives of the Guinness World Records.
"Once they (independent observers) have written their statements, I have to upload photographic and video graphic evidence," she stated.
"A statement from a public health officer who came to inspect the chicken and certify that the food is fit for human consumption is also needed. I hope they will declare me as a record holder.
Alternatively, the chef divulged that she would have physically involved the officials in the cooking marathon. However, that proved to be expensive.
Mohammed stated that she would have spent Ksh1.6 million (€10500) in bringing the adjudicators to Kenya. The money would have been used to pay for the visa and flight of the officials.
The chef indicated that she applied to participate in the cooking marathon in December last year and took eight months to practice and prepare for the exercise.
Mohammed broke Ricky Lampkim's record of 68 hrs 30 min. The record by the American national was set in 2018.
What Guinness World Records Holders Get
Notably, there is no monetary benefit for breaking a Guinness World Records.
However, the achievers are awarded an official certificate to certify the record. The certificate comes with prestige and often helps the recipients land a number of sponsorship deals and media coverage.
Some of the record holders also use the platforms to advance their course in charity work. For instance, Mohammed's food was given to street children and families struggling to make ends meet.
