Overview
- The single-piece empanada, which was cooked on Sunday, May 24, weighed 26.10 kg at an official Feria Patria event and was presented as a new Guinness world record after an on-site weighing.
- The Esquel mark surpasses the previous documented record of 14.2 kg from Colombia by more than 10 kilos, creating a clear comparative milestone for the category.
- Chef Claudio Jaramillo of Pizzería Baruch led the weeks-long effort with a team of cooks, and his prior titles in empanada and pizza contests were cited by organizers as technical credibility for the attempt.
- The project required a custom mold and an adapted oven, careful transfer by multiple people, and more than 90 minutes of uninterrupted cooking so the pastry stayed intact without breaking the repulgue.
- Event organizers opened the empanada to free public tasting for about 150 people and say the record attempt drew hundreds of visitors, showcased over 90 local producers, and could raise visibility for regional gastronomy and tourism.