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UK Chef Wins the Title of 'World’s Fastest Pizza Maker'

The UK has long had a fascination with unusual record attempts, many of which centre on food skills to secure quirky, new world records
Food & Drink, Leisure - 3 September 2010   Download IconContent available for download:  
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The title of the world’s fastest pizza maker has been awarded to a man from the UK who managed to make three large pizzas in 39.1 seconds, setting a new world record in the process.

Pali Grewal is the first non-USA winner since the competition started in 1982 and had to compete against contestants all over the world, as far away as Malaysia. He had to make the three pizzas in front of 6,000 spectators in Las Vegas under the scrutiny of the judges.

This record follows a cultural fascination for food records. The world's largest sandwich recently weighed in at nearly 2.5 tonnes; the largest omelette was almost 3 tonnes and when it comes to speedy eating; 6 bananas were consumed in 1 minute, yet, records involving food skills are the records that seem to capture our imagination.

. Introduction:

Just a few weeks before this year’s book of World Records is launched, a UK man has become the world's fastest pizza maker; breaking a world record in the process. Pali Grewal made three large pizzas in a record breaking 39.1 seconds which equates to about 13 seconds each. Food related records have always captivated the public's imagination; from the largest sandwiches to the fastest eaters yet those that involve skill or aptitude give the ability for anyone to be a world record holder.

But what does it take to be a world title holder?

Joining us in the studio is Pali Grewal, the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker.

. Suggested Questions:

How and where did you win the world title and break the world record?

When did you decide that you wanted to become the world's fastest pizza maker?

Is this your first attempt at winning the title?

How long does it take the average pizza to be made and how is it possible to make the pizzas so fast?

What advice would you give those with dreams of being a world record holder?

Where can we find out more information?