Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey Effiong popularly known as Hilda Buci recently broke the Guinness World Record for longest cooking hours.
She broke the record which was previously held by Indian chef, Lata Tondon on Monday morning, May 15 at 7:45 AM.
Tondon had made meals for 87 hours, 45 minutes and 00 seconds.
Hilda was not allowed to take coffee, stimulants, or any energy drink to artificially boost her energy and bodily strength while cooking.
She cooked round the clock, with no sleep morning, afternoon, evening, and night, and in some instances, would rest for 30 minutes.
During her breaks, the chef’s team checked her blood pressure, temperature, cooled her off, and gave her foot rubs.
In videos that have circulated online, while on breaks, Baci was seen laying down in a designated van and quickly taken back to resume her cooking.
Hilda Baci biography
Hilda Baci is a Nigerian chef who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. She cooked for 96 hours, from May 11 to May 15, 2023, and served over 10,000 meals to the public.
Baci was born in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in 1996. She began cooking at a young age, and her passion for food grew as she got older.
After graduating from high school, she attended the Nigerian Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, where she earned a degree in Culinary Arts.
After graduating from culinary school, Baci worked as a chef at a number of restaurants in Nigeria. In 2022, she opened her own restaurant, My Food by Hilda, in Lagos.
The restaurant quickly became popular, and Baci was soon recognized as one of the best chefs in Nigeria.
In May 2023, Baci decided to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. She cooked for 96 hours straight, and served over 10,000 meals to the public.
She successfully broke the record, and her achievement was met with widespread praise.
Hilda Baci’s achievements
- Broke the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” in 2023.
- Opened her own restaurant, My Food by Hilda, in Lagos in 2022.
- Recognized as one of the best chefs in Nigeria.
- Served over 10,000 meals to the public during her Guinness World Record attempt.
- An inspiration to many people, especially young women who want to pursue a career in the culinary arts.
Hilda Baci education
She attended Madonna University in Okija, Nigeria, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
Hilda Baci career
Baci began her career as a chef in 2020, and she quickly became known for her delicious and creative recipes. She has since built a successful brand for herself, known as Myfoodbyhilda.
She is a multi-talented individual. She is a talented chef, a skilled YouTuber, and a successful entrepreneur.
Baci is also a passionate advocate for Nigerian cuisine; believing that Nigerian food is some of the best in the world, and she is committed to sharing it with the world.
Hilda Baci career highlights
- In 2021, she won the Jolloffaceoff competition, which is a Nigerian cooking competition.
- She is the CEO and Executive Chef of MyFoodbyHilda, a food blog and catering company.
- She is a YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers.
- She is a TV personality and has appeared on several Nigerian television shows.
- She is a Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking time.
Hilda Baci age
Hilda Baci was born on September 20, 1996. She is currently 27 years old.
Hilda Baci net worth
Baci’s net worth is estimated to be $320,000. She earns money from her cooking career, which includes hosting cooking shows on different television platforms and running her own catering business.
She is also a YouTuber and has built a sizable following on social media, which has helped to boost her earnings.
Hilda Baci boyfriend
The Nigerian chef, YouTuber, and television personality is not married and does not have any children.
However, she has been in a serious relationship for several years, but she has not revealed the identity of her partner.
