You probably like to eat, but how much do you know about your favourite foods?
Whether you consider yourself a home chef who knows their way around a spice rack, or your culinary skills are mostly limited to ordering the Friday night takeaway, it’s time to put your food trivia to the test. There’s no room for standard pub quiz filler here; we’re diving straight into everything from exotic ingredients and classic cooking techniques to famous cocktails and global food history.
It’s the perfect excuse to gather your mates, settle the score on who the real foodie of the group is, and see if you can score a perfect 21 or if you’ll end up completely stumped before the dessert round.
1. What fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry?
A. Loganberry
B. Cranberry
C. Gooseberry
2. Which herb is generally used to make pesto?
A. Parsley
B. Basil
C. Rosemary
3. What is couscous traditionally made from?
A. Semolina wheat
B. Rice
C. Oats
4. What is the Italian equivalent of a French “vin de table”?
A. Vino da tavola
B. Vino novello
C. Vino santo
5. What are the two main ingredients traditionally found inside a coulibiac?
A. Beef and potatoes
B. Salmon and rice
C. Chicken and pasta
6. Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Manhattan cocktail?
A. Gin
B. Rum
C. Whiskey
7. Which breeds of cow traditionally produce Gold Top milk?
A. Jersey and Guernsey
B. Hereford and Angus
C. Holstein and Friesian
8. Which two types of cheese are layered together in Huntsman cheese?
A. Cheddar and Brie
B. Double Gloucester and Stilton
C. Red Leicester and Wensleydale
9. In which part of France does the spirit Calvados originate?
A. Normandy
B. Brittany
C. Provence
10. Tikka is most closely associated with which country’s cuisine?
A. India
B. Greece
C. Mexico
11. Chef Rick Stein is best known for cooking which type of food?
A. Seafood
B. Desserts
C. Barbecue
12. In which country did Chianti wine originate?
A. Spain
B. France
C. Italy
13. What type of meat is traditionally used to make Cockaleekie soup?
A. Lamb
B. Chicken
C. Beef
14. At what age can you legally buy alcohol in a British pub?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
15. What type of fruit is a Conference?
A. Apple
B. Pear
C. Plum
16. Which vitamin are citrus fruits particularly well known for containing?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
17. Which type of food is traditionally sold at London’s Billingsgate Market?
A. Fish and seafood
B. Fruit and vegetables
C. Meat
18. What colour is Beaujolais Nouveau wine?
A. White
B. Rosé
C. Red
19. What type of food is a Sally Lunn?
A. A bun
B. A pie
C. A pudding
20. What forms the outside coating of a traditional Scotch egg?
A. Pastry
B. Breadcrumbs
C. Mashed potato
21. Which fruit is famously associated with the Wimbledon tennis championships?
A. Cherries
B. Strawberries
C. Raspberries
Answers
1. A) Loganberry
2. B) Basil
3. A) Semolina wheat
4. A) Vino da tavola
5. B) Salmon and rice
6. C) Whiskey
7. A) Jersey and Guernsey
8. B) Double Gloucester and Stilton
9. A) Normandy
10. A) India
11. A) Seafood
12. C) Italy
13. B) Chicken
14. B) 18
15. B) Pear
16. B) Vitamin C
17. A) Fish and seafood
18. C) Red
19. A) A bun
20. B) Breadcrumbs
21. B) Strawberries
How did you get on? Add up your score and see how your food and drink knowledge compares, then share your result and challenge someone else to beat it.
