World record holding competitive eater scoffs huge 30inch burrito in just 11 minutes – beating personal best by 60 secs
COMPETITIVE eater Leah Shutkever set a record by scoffing down a 2½ft burrito in just 11 minutes.
The YouTube star — who holds 33 Guinness World Records for food challenges — knocked a minute off the previous fastest time, which had stood for 12 years.
The monster Mexican snack, served with hot sauce, salsa and guacamole, weighed 3kg and has previously seen a number of male contenders “reduced to tears”.
Leah, 32, of Redditch, Worcs, said: “This challenge has been laying dormant for some time and I felt somebody had to finally step up to the plate.”
But it was not all plain sailing, with Leah — who left a spotless plate — admitting she “struggled to get into a flow and couldn’t get a handle on this thing”.
The Badass Burrito Challenge took place at Mexigo restaurant in Southampton, which offers the £37.95 chicken, pork, beef or veggie dish for free if diners can finish it in less than 30 minutes.
Those who manage it get their picture on a wall of fame and a T-shirt.
Losers are listed as an “Epic Fail” and must pay up.
Restaurant owner Ian Rayner said: “Leah did absolutely fantastically.
“I have seen grown men cry and throw up in buckets from this challenge and she took this on with ease.”
Staff need 24 hours’ notice to prepare for each challenge.
Mr Rayner added: “People are usually okay until about the last foot of the burrito – then it gets extreme.
“Most that take on the challenge take at least 25 to 30 minutes to get through it.
“Leah has now become our record holder – to add to her list of competitive eating wins.”
