India is known for its rich food culture, colourful festivals, and love for delicious sweets and snacks. Across the country, talented chefs, students, and educational institutions continue to surprise everyone with their creativity by preparing giant dishes, traditional delicacies, and hundreds of unique recipes. These extraordinary culinary achievements not only celebrate food but also promote culture, teamwork, innovation, and social welfare.
Here are six incredible food records recognised by the India Book of Records that prove passion and dedication can create history.
NIPS Institute Created 265 International and Indian Desserts
Imagine walking into a room filled with hundreds of beautifully prepared desserts from around the world and across India. That dream became reality when the NIPS Institute of Hotel Management in Kolkata, West Bengal, created a record by preparing the maximum number of International and Indian desserts.
A dedicated team of chefs and students prepared an astonishing 265 different varieties of desserts at the NIPS Institute of Hotel Management in Bidhannagar, Kolkata. The collection included pastries, mousses, entremets, pies, puddings, soufflés, sandesh, halwa, kheer, chena-based sweets, mawa-based sweets, and many more.
The event showcased not only technical skills but also the diversity of Indian and international dessert traditions. Preparing such a wide variety required careful planning, creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail. The achievement was officially confirmed on May 11, 2024, making it one of the most remarkable culinary records in the country.
A 6-Foot Mohanthal Tower Celebrated Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most celebrated festivals, and sweets play an important role in the festivities. Taking the celebration to a new level, Chef Aanal Kotak from Vadodara, Gujarat, created the tallest Mohanthal tower prepared on Makar Sankranti.
Together with her team, she carefully stacked pieces of the traditional Gujarati sweet Mohanthal to create an impressive tower measuring 6 feet (72 inches) in height.
Building such a tall structure was not easy. It required perfect preparation, balance, and precision while maintaining the traditional taste and quality of the sweet. The achievement beautifully combined culinary expertise with festive spirit and was confirmed on January 13, 2025.
556 Kilograms of Kaccha Chiwda Prepared Without Heat
Traditional recipes often become extraordinary when prepared on a massive scale. Chef Neeta Anjankar from Nagpur, Maharashtra, achieved a remarkable record by preparing the maximum quantity of Kaccha Chiwda without using heat.
On September 14, 2025, she prepared an incredible 556 kilograms of Kaccha Chiwda using raw poha, puffed rice, peanuts, sev, and peanut oil. Since the recipe required no cooking, maintaining consistency and proper mixing across such a huge quantity demanded exceptional planning and skill.
The initiative had a meaningful purpose beyond setting a record. The prepared snack was distributed among citizens and charitable organizations, promoting Nagpur’s famous local cuisine while supporting community welfare. This achievement demonstrated how food records can also contribute to society.
A Massive 4,442 kg Laddu for Ganesh Utsav
Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without delicious laddus offered as prasad. During the 2025 celebrations, Chef Ashwar Pal Singh from the Andaman Islands, in collaboration with 4Seasons Event Management, created history by preparing the heaviest laddu made during Ganesh Utsav.
The enormous laddu weighed an unbelievable 4,442 kilograms and was made using besan, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. Preparing such a giant sweet required careful coordination, high-quality ingredients, and excellent teamwork.
The laddu became the highlight of the Ganesh-Bhog Yatra, where the sacred offering was later distributed among thousands of devotees in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This achievement, confirmed on November 29, 2025, beautifully combined devotion, tradition, and culinary excellence.
Jaipur National University Prepared the Largest Millet-Based Pizza
Millets have gained renewed importance in India because they are nutritious, environmentally friendly, and support sustainable agriculture. Supporting the Government of India’s campaign to encourage millet consumption, the School of Hotel Management and Catering Technology at Jaipur National University (JNU) created a unique culinary record.
Under the supervision of Chancellor Dr. Sandeep Bakshi, the team prepared the largest millet-based pizza by an educational institute.
The giant circular pizza measured 119 inches by 119 inches, covering an area of 11,116 square inches. Preparing such a large pizza required perfect teamwork, accurate measurements, proper baking techniques, and careful topping placement.
The achievement not only showcased culinary innovation but also highlighted the importance of including healthy millet-based foods in everyday diets. The record was officially confirmed on March 2, 2026.
JECRC University Baked a 30-Foot Banana Walnut Bread
Large-scale baking requires precision, patience, and coordination. The School of Hospitality at JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, demonstrated all these qualities by preparing the largest banana walnut bread.
On April 4, 2026, under the guidance of Dr. Manish Shrivastava (Dean-HHM), chefs, faculty members, and students worked together to bake an enormous banana walnut bread measuring 30 feet in length and weighing 200 kilograms.
Preparing such a giant loaf involved careful ingredient measurement, baking control, and coordinated teamwork from start to finish. However, what made this achievement even more special was its social impact.
The bread was distributed to underprivileged children through the social initiative Zarurat, ensuring that the record also brought happiness to those in need. The achievement was confirmed on April 20, 2026, reflecting how culinary excellence can go hand in hand with compassion.
Food Records That Inspire More Than Just Taste
These six remarkable records show that food is much more than something we eat. It brings people together, preserves traditions, encourages creativity, promotes healthy eating, supports charitable causes, and celebrates festivals in memorable ways.
Whether it is preparing 265 varieties of desserts, building a 6-foot Mohanthal tower, making 556 kilograms of Kaccha Chiwda, crafting a 4,442-kilogram laddu, baking a giant millet pizza, or creating a 30-foot banana walnut bread, each achievement reflects dedication, teamwork, planning, and passion.
Educational institutions, professional chefs, and culinary enthusiasts continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the kitchen. Their achievements inspire students, food lovers, and aspiring chefs to dream bigger and celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage in new and exciting ways.
The India Book of Records proudly recognises these extraordinary accomplishments, preserving them as milestones that celebrate innovation, culture, and excellence. As India’s culinary journey continues to evolve, there is no doubt that many more delicious and inspiring records are yet to be created.
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