Chef Smith Ends His Cook-A-Thon At 820 Hours, Cooks His Last Meal Amidst Cheers From Fans, Video

Chef Smith Ends His Cook-A-Thon At 820 Hours, Cooks His Last Meal Amidst Cheers From Fans, Video

  • Chef Smith started his official Guinness World Record cooking marathon attempt on February 1 in Accra
  • After over a month, the Ghanaian chef has ended his attempt, having cooked for 820 hours
  • A video of him cooking his last meal, hand in hand with his sous chef as fans cheer him, on has got many netizens in awe

On February 1, 2024, Chef Ebenezer Smith began his cooking marathon, taking over the mantle from Chef Faila, whose attempt has now been rendered unsuccessful by GWR.

Chef Smith initially targeted to cook for 15 days, hoping to unseat the current record holder, Ireland's Chef Alan Fisher.

After 35 days, the Ghanaian chef has brought his cook-a-thon to an end, having cooked for over 820 hours.

Chef Smith cooks his last meal.
Chef Smith and his sous chef.
Source: Instagram

Chef Smith cooks his last meal

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During the ending minutes of Chef Smith's cook-a-thon, he was spotted locked in a hand-in-hand pose with his sous chef as they prepared their last meal.

As he stirred the meal, Chef Smith waved to the crowd who had already gathered at the Amadia Shopping Center to share in his joy as he ended the attempt.

Both attempts from Ghana to get a Guinness World Record have been unsuccessful. However, many fans have registered their hope for Chef Smith to break the deadlock.

Netizens hail Chef Smith's extensive cook-a-thon attempt

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from netizens as they praised Chef Smith and his sous chef on their 35-day cooking attempt.

bhurny_dictah said:

He has done well..congratulations @chefsmithghana

nana_adoma_finesse wrote:

I'm watching from his place of cooking right now and I plea @guinnessworldrecords to crown him cause this man observed all protocols and sure is winner

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giftedkollection' noted:

Well done this is what we call determination congratulations

nephron_official shared:

Does that mean his assistant was with him throughout this hours ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️

Amerado and more support Chef Smith

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that several Ghanaian musicians, including Amerado, Kweku Smoke, and Yaw Tog, had stormed Chef Smith's cook-a-thon attempt to serenade the scores of Ghanaian fans present.

In a video, Chef Smith sang with energy and passion as Amerado performed his hit song.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation