So you wanna be a record breaker?!
We do too! Which is why we’ve teamed up with Jamie Oliver and his team to take on a Guinness World Record.
Get involved
On 1st July 2025, join us and thousands others as we aim to smash the record for the most groups* of people cooking at the same time.
Secure your spot today and we’ll be in touch soon with all the details you need to take part.
*a group is classed as over 15 participants.
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What you’ll be cooking
Download your Pasta For Champions recipe and see what you’ll be making. Jamie Oliver’s team have put together what you need, including your ingredients and equipment, as well as how best to prepare!
Recipe is for a team for 4
Keen to see the recipe in action! Take a look at a recent practice lesson here.
Sharing is caring!
When working in a group, simply share this equipment – just make sure everyone ends up with their own delicious plate of pasta at the end, and your own fork!
Of course we want you to be as safe as possible when you’re cooking, so find the Ministry of Food Health & Safety Guidelines for kids here.
Spread the word
5 tips to make the most of your record-breaking attempt.
- Invite parents to join in the fun
- Involve multiple classes at your school
- Ask for support from local businesses
- Share it in your school newsletter
- Reach out to local media and newspapers
FAQs
This is a multisite record, which means there needs to be one flagship venue or ‘site’ that the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ team will visit – this will be at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School at John Lewis Oxford Street. We expect everyone else to join us virtually as we begin our class, so you will need access to an electronic device and Zoom.
As you are joining virtually, we suggest logging in at least 10 minutes beforehand to make sure you’re prepared and ready for the class. The class itself will be 1 hour 30 minutes long, with the aim of everyone sitting down for lunch after we have all completed the record attempt.
You will need to bring your own ingredients, we have provided a list HERE as well as the equipment needed to be able to participate.
We are hoping to find out on the day, so we will let everyone know as soon as possible, either on the day or shortly afterwards via email.
Yes! We will be sending you all your very own certificate and a thank-you note for participating.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos and videos and share them with us on Jamie’s Ministry of Food Instagram and Wonde’s X! Please ensure you have obtained consent from parents or guardians beforehand if the photos or videos show children under 18.
Yes, we will be sharing the event details and highlights on our own channels too – so watch this space!
You can contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions beforehand or on the day.
We’re trying to break the record for the largest cooking lesson ever! The current record is 6,778 participants and was achieved by the Partnership for Health in Poland, with 89 schools taking part on 6 November 2015.
Just register using the links above and we’ll follow up with you on how to prepare best for the record over the next few months.
Yes, we’ll be closing registrations on 24 June 2025, so please register early to avoid missing out!
The only cost for the day will be your ingredients.
Yes, the Guinness World Record team will require proof that everyone has participated, that’s why every classroom or event space will need someone to act as a witness, to time the event and provide evidence, as well as a steward to confirm that everyone follows the cooking class as instructed or doesn’t leave the event, but don’t worry this can be a teacher, parent or friend – we’ll be sharing details closer to the time.
It shouldn’t affect the whole attempt, but it could impact your team as at least 15 people are required per class, and if someone doesn’t complete the cooking class out of your group of 15, that class would not count to the final record but you can still have fun!
Children can absolutely take part, but, yes, they will need adult supervision, especially as we are working with boiling water. Jamie Oliver has a comprehensive health and safety guide here for more information.