If there was ever a reason to leave the house with the kids, this is it. Picture this: a 300-metre-long tiramisù, a historic London venue, Italian flair, families queuing not for a rollercoaster but for a slice of a Guinness World Record, and every forkful supporting charity. Yes, really. On what is often dubbed the unhappiest day of the year, we gathered at the Italian Cultural Institute in London for the press conference announcing the Longest Tiramisù in the World attempt – what might just become the happiest (and most delicious) event of 2026. And we are proud to announce that London Mums Magazine is an official media partner of this extraordinary Anglo-Italian challenge.
Where & when:
25–26 April 2026
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London
A world record with heart (and mascarpone)
The mission is bold: to create the longest tiramisù ever made, beating the current world record of 273 metres. The ambition? Even bigger. This is not just about breaking records, but about bringing communities together and raising funds for charity.
Every slice sold will support eShareLife, a UK-based charity providing education, food security and support for vulnerable children, particularly in Africa. In short: eat good, do good.
Families will be able to book their place, witness the record attempt live, and secure their very own slice of history. And trust us – this is not just symbolic pudding. I’ve already tasted two trial slices and can personally confirm: it’s spectacular.
Enter: Giuseppe Dell’Anno (yes, that one)
Adding extra sparkle (and culinary genius) is Giuseppe Dell’Anno, winner of The Great British Bake Off. A wonderful, generous soul and a master of precision, Giuseppe will be closely involved in tackling the many challenges of assembling a tiramisù that stretches the length of several football pitches. We’ll be chatting to him soon about the logistics, the pressure, and the sheer discipline required – think military-level organisation, but with cocoa dust.
Why tiramisù? A sweet history lesson (with gossip)
The tiramisù may feel timeless, but it’s actually a relatively young dessert.
Its most credited origin lies in Treviso, Veneto, where in the 1960s it was created at Le Beccherie restaurant by Alba Campeol and chef Roberto Linguanotto. Designed as a simple, energising, restorative dessert, its name literally means “pick me up”.
There are, of course, other theories – from Piedmont to Tuscany, including rather cheeky tales linking it to 19th-century cafés and even bordellos. No solid proof, but undeniably entertaining.
The canonical ingredients?
Savoiardi, mascarpone, eggs, sugar, coffee and bitter cocoa.
No cream. Ever. (We’re looking at you, shortcuts.)
Despite its youth, tiramisù has become one of Italy’s most beloved culinary ambassadors – and now it’s coming for a world record from London, often described as the most Italian city outside Italy.
An Italian project saying thank you to Britain
This ambitious initiative is organised by successful Italian entrepreneur Mirko Ricci, also founder of Complitaly. He is no stranger to record-breaking feats. He’s joined by the Italian Cooks Federation (FIC) London, supported by a team of partners including Illy, Eataly, Forno Bonomi, Sterilgarda, Eurovo, Carnevale Ltd, and many more, alongside institutional backing from the Italian Embassy and international bodies.
The numbers are staggering:
Nearly 50,000 savoiardi biscuits
Over 3,000 eggs
Around 400kg of mascarpone cream
More than 10,000 portions of tiramisù to be shared and sold for charity
Guinness World Records judge Lorenzo Veltri will be on site to certify the attempt, while rumours swirl that even Queen Camilla may make an appearance – spoon in hand, if we’re lucky.
Why London Mums loves this
This event is everything we stand for:
– Families coming together
– Culture, education and food intertwined
– Children seeing generosity in action
– A celebration of Italian excellence within British heritage
Set inside the stunning Chelsea Old Town Hall, this will be a true community moment — with university students, volunteers, chefs and even artists transforming the tiramisù into a living artwork.
Call to action: book your slice of history
Families, this is your cue.
Book your place, bring the children, witness a world record being made and eat a slice of professionally crafted tiramisù for a good cause.
Donations and slice bookings: www.longesttiramisu.uk
Come for the spectacle. Stay for the sugar rush. Leave knowing you’ve helped make a difference.
We’ll see you there – forks ready.
London Mums Magazine
Official Media Partner
Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
