Chef Ebenezer Smith
Ghanaian chef and entrepreneur, Chef Ebenezer Smith, affectionately known as Chef Smith, has accomplished a monumental feat by completing his Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, clocking an impressive 820 hours.
The remarkable achievement was celebrated on March 6, 2024, as Chef Smith officially concluded his culinary marathon.
Chef Smith embarked on his Guinness World Record journey on February 1, 2024, at the Amadia Shopping Centre in Spintex, Accra, with a goal of surpassing the existing record of 119 hours held by Alan Fisher.
Initially planning to endure 360 hours and later aiming for 1200 hours, Chef Smith ultimately decided to conclude his endeavour at 820 hours.
Chef Smith garnered widespread attention in the latter stages of his cook-a-thon, attracting a host of celebrities and musicians to the venue, including Amerado, Kofi Jamar, Nana Ama McBrown, Clemento Suarez, Kwaku Manu, among others, who came out to show their support for the determined chef.
As Chef Smith officially hung his apron and utensils, the culmination of his effort was met with jubilation and applause from the assembled spectators, who had been following his culinary journey with bated breath.
Expressing his gratitude on his official Instagram page, Chef Smith extended a heartfelt appreciation to all who had rallied behind him, stating, “Happy Independence Day everyone! Thank you all for the love. This is for us; this is for Ghana.”
