Guinness World Record™ Culinary Event

Event Type: Guinness World Record™ - Seated Shabbat Dinner

Client: Streicker Cultural Center at Temple Emanu-el NYC

Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center North

Attendance: Approx 3,000 Guests

Summary

In Thyme executed full-service hospitality for The Big Shabbat, the largest seated Shabbat dinner in history, at the Jacob K. Javits Center, delivering a fully seated Shabbat dinner at unprecedented scale. The historic event brought together thousands of guests for a synchronized dining experience requiring strict Kosher compliance, elevated hospitality, and flawless timing while meeting the operational requirements necessary for Guinness World Records™ verification.

Event Details & Metrics

• 3,000+ guests seated and served

• Guinness World Record™ - 2761 certified diners

• Full seated multi-course Shabbat dinner

• 400+ culinary, service & operations staff

• Strict Kosher compliance & observance

• Large-scale synchronized service execution

• Sustainability & waste-reduction initiatives

• Coordination with venue, religious leadership & record officials

Results & Impact

• Guinness World Record™ granted for the largest seated Shabbat dinner in history

• Seamless execution under significant logistical and timing constraints

• High-volume service delivered without compromising hospitality or observance

• Strong attendee and organizer feedback throughout the event

Key Takeaway

In Thyme specializes in executing complex, high-stakes hospitality experiences where operational veracity, cultural sensitivity, and large-scale service coordination are essential to success.