Record‑Breaking Culinary Feat in Enfield
On June 17, 2025, UK content‑creator chefs Phoenix Ross and Oli Paterson stunned the culinary world by crafting a gargantuan scotch egg weighing 7.81 kg (17 lb 3.48 oz)—surpassing the previous 6.2 kg record that had stood for nearly 20 years 1.
What Makes It So Large?
The duo used an ostrich egg—the world’s largest bird egg—as the centrepiece. An ostrich egg equals about two dozen hen’s eggs and can withstand up to 115 kg of weight 2. The colossal creation is heavier than a standard bowling ball, which typically weighs around 7.25 kg 3.
Cooking Process & Challenges
The scotch egg was prepared like a traditional one—hard‑boiled egg enrobed in sausage meat, coated with breadcrumbs, and deep‑fried—but scaled to epic proportions. Their first attempt failed, collapsing as it was lifted from the fryer. Undeterred, they successfully executed the cook on their second try 4.
Guinness‑Standard Requirements
To qualify for the Guinness World Record title, the chefs ensured the yolk remained intact when the egg was cut open. In a dramatic reveal, it was sliced open using an actual sword, and the gooey yolk remained perfectly whole 5.
About the Chefs
Phoenix Ross (@shef_phoenix) and Oli Paterson (@elburritomonster) are UK‑based culinary creators known for ambitious cooking projects. Their collaborative scotch egg marks a landmark achievement in their portfolio—and in Guinness history 6.
Trivia Corner
- The original scotch egg is a British picnic favourite: a boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried 7.
- The previous record was set in 2005 using an ostrich egg and weighed 6.2 kg 8.
- Average ostrich eggs can weigh about 1.7 kg each.
- Scotch eggs may trace their origin to 19th‑century England and possibly Indian kofta dishes 9.
- In 2022, the largest vegetarian scotch egg weighed 8.341 kg, also using an ostrich egg 10.
Why This Matters
This colossal culinary achievement highlights the creativity and determination in modern food culture. It also reaffirms Guinness World Records’ enduring appeal, pushing passion‑driven individuals like Ross and Paterson to test the limits of food design—and the capacity of a fryer.
Takeaway
The two chefs have elevated a simple snack into a global sensation—creating history with the world’s largest scotch egg. For trivia lovers, it’s a fun fact: a fried snack now heavier than a bowling ball!
Source: Ndtv