- Chef Victor’s full name is Tartenger Victor Avalumun. He is a young Nigerian chef from Buruku LGA in Benue State and is the owner of “Naira Victor Kitchen”.
- He will undertake a non-stop cooking marathon lasting 6 days.
- Chef Victor is required to stand while cooking, with no permission to sit during the entire duration.
- The rules prohibit him from consuming coffee, stimulants, or energy drinks to artificially enhance his energy and strength.
- He is allowed to eat food, drink water or fruit juice and take glucose for sustenance.
- The marathon cooking is taking place at Tiger Bar by B Division in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
- Chef Victor will cook continuously.
- He is granted only a 5-minute rest per hour, equivalent to an hour break in every 12 hours.
- Additional sources suggest a 30-minute break every 6 hours, spent in a nearby medical van for restroom use and medical assessments.
- The food he cooks is shared freely with attendees; he is not selling any of it.
- Chef Victor is tasked with cooking different meals simultaneously, aiming for over 230 meals with almost 9,000 portions or more.
- The cooking marathon begins on Tuesday, 27th February 2024, at 12:00 AM and is expected to conclude by Sunday, 3rd March 2024, in the afternoon.
- He aims to surpass the current record held by an Irish chef, who cooked non-stop for 119 hours and 57 minutes in September 2023.
- Chef Victor aspires to break the record by cooking for 135 hours, spending an extra 14 hours to establish a new world record.
- The cooking project is dubbed “Cook-a-thon,” derived from the term “marathon.”
- Supporters will cheer Chef Victor on to boost his morale during moments of exhaustion, remaining present around the clock.
- Sponsors provide most of the required items, including food, ingredients and utensils, reducing the financial burden on Naira Victor Kitchen Food brand.
- FJ Transport, one of his partners, offers a 40% discounted ride to the venue for those wishing to join and support him.
- Chef Victor’s family and friends will be present to encourage and uplift him throughout the cooking marathon.
- Chef Victor Tartenger is 30 years old, adding a youthful energy to this remarkable endeavor.
20 Key Points about Chef Victor Tartenger and His Guinness World Record cooking Marathon
