Serbian Chefs Grill 90.5kg Burger, Breaking Last Year's Record

The annual Roštiljijada festival in Leskovac, Serbia, once again celebrated its culinary prowess by grilling a colossal burger, tipping the scales at an impressive 90 kilograms and 500 grams. This year's creation surpassed the previous record by a mere 500 grams, continuing a multi-decade tradition of crafting what is famously known as the "burger for Guinness."

The massive patty, measuring 208 centimeters in diameter and three centimeters thick, was the result of a collaborative effort this year. While last year saw two teams from "Koliba konak" and "Kod dva drugara" achieve the record, 2026 welcomed a third participant, fast food "Laki," to the challenge. The grilling team included Ivica Zdravković, Bojan Cvetković, Dušan Cvetković, Stefan Cvetković, Predrag Lazarević, and Miloš Lazarević.

"Roštiljdžije" (grill masters) from Leskovac extended an invitation to their counterparts from other cities to join the competition. When asked if any other city could match their grilling achievements, Predrag Lazarević confidently stated that the challenge was precisely why they extended the invitation. Traditionally, the giant burger was distributed among the local residents who gathered to witness the event and partake in the culinary spectacle.

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