Greggs employees were left stunned when a customer placed an extraordinary order for the ‘biggest ever bacon sarnie,’ packing an incredible 7,600 calories.
A competitive eater attempted to consume a massive 100-rasher bacon sandwich from Greggs.
The challenge, totaling nearly 8,000 calories, left both the eater and Greggs staff stunned. Despite his experience, he failed to finish the towering meal.
Competitive eater takes on an extreme food challenge
Craig Harker, a 37-year-old father and competitive eater, wanted to push his limits.
He ordered a sandwich packed with 100 pieces of bacon. The enormous meal was served in a massive white bap, large enough to fit inside a pizza box.
At first, the Greggs server thought he was joking. However, they eventually prepared the towering sandwich, which cost him £60. The meal came with full bottles of ketchup and brown sauce.
The ‘bacon Mount Everest’ proves too much to handle
Harker, known as “Dad Loves Food” on social media, shared his experience online. He described the sandwich as “absolutely insane” and compared it to “holding a newborn baby.”
Footage showed him struggling to lift the oversized meal at a Greggs branch in Stockton-on-Tees.
Additionally, he took the sandwich home, surrounded by his kids eagerly waiting for leftovers.
Despite his efforts, he managed to eat only 38 rashers before giving up. “As for 100 slices, I think it’s impossible,” he admitted.
Even professional eaters might struggle
Harker speculated that only elite competitive eaters could complete the challenge.
He mentioned Max vs Food and members of the British Eating League as possible contenders. However, he conceded that the sandwich was simply too much for him.
This wasn’t his first extreme food challenge. He previously made headlines for putting 51 rashers into a single sandwich. However, this attempt pushed his limits too far.
No food wasted, but no more bacon for now
After failing to finish, Harker shared the remaining bacon with friends and family. “I never want to look at a piece of bacon again,” he joked.
As the founder of the British Eating League, he often creates unique challenges.
He admitted that finding new eating competitions can be difficult, so he sometimes invents them himself.
The 100-rasher bacon sandwich proved to be too much for even a seasoned competitive eater.
While the challenge gained attention online, Harker has no plans to attempt it again. For now, he’ll be sticking to smaller portions.