Italian chefs break world record for longest tiramisu in London

6 articles · Updated · Metro.co.uk · Apr 26

A team of 100 chefs created a 440.6-metre tiramisu at Chelsea Town Hall, using 50,000 sponge fingers and over 3,000 eggs.
Led by Mirko Ricci, the dessert surpassed the previous 273.5-metre record and was dedicated to the King and Queen, featuring a golden crown and royal monogram.
Tiramisu, believed to have originated in Treviso in the 1960s, is celebrated as an iconic Italian dessert, with this event highlighting its cultural significance and international appeal.

Why was post-Brexit London chosen for this grand Italian culinary statement?

What logistical secrets ensured a nearly 1,500-foot tiramisu didn't collapse?

How does a 1,445-foot tiramisu symbolize Italy's post-UNESCO cultural ambitions?

Is a record-breaking dessert a celebration of culture or a wasteful spectacle?

What is the hidden environmental cost of a world-record dessert?

How will this London event impact the $2.82 billion global mascarpone market?