Canadian culinary sensation Wallace Wong, famously known as the “Six Pack Chef,” has added another remarkable feat to his collection of Guinness World Records titles. Returning to the Guinness World Records headquarters in London last month, Wong put his extraordinary precision and chopping skills to the ultimate test, successfully creating the world’s thinnest sandwich sliced by hand.
While most people might be disappointed to be served a flimsy sandwich, for Wong, the slim sarnie represented a triumph of technique and concentration.
The record requires the sandwich to be sliced into the thinnest possible layer, demonstrating impeccable knife control. Wong achieved the new record with a final measured thickness of a mere:
$$\mathbf{5.12 \text{ mm (0.20 inches)}}$$
This incredibly small measurement places the thickness of the sandwich at less than half a centimeter. Wong utilized his background in competitive chopping and culinary arts to deliver the feather-light creation.
- Technique: Achieving this record relies heavily on the chef’s ability to exert minimal pressure while guiding the knife perfectly, preventing the delicate ingredients—particularly the bread—from tearing or compressing.
- Ingredients: Though the focus was on thickness, Wong ensured the creation adhered to edible standards, using Japanese milk bread (Shokupan) and micro-thin slices of filling.
The “Six Pack Chef” is known for blending fitness and extraordinary culinary skill. His success with the thinnest sandwich adds a layer of precision mastery to his portfolio, which already boasts records showcasing phenomenal speed and dexterity.
Wong regularly uses his record attempts to inspire his fans, proving that commitment to physical and mental discipline can lead to world-class achievements, whether in the gym or in the kitchen.
