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Food and Drink Quiz 1

Food and Drink Quiz 1

Think you know your food and drink? From classic cocktails to international cuisines, put your culinary knowledge to the test with these 10 tricky questions.

Food and Drink Quiz 1

10 questions|Food & Drink

Test your food and drink knowledge with this fun 10-question quiz covering cocktails, cuisines, and culinary trivia.

How Well Do You Really Know Your Food and Drink?

Everyone thinks they know their way around a menu, but this food and drink quiz is here to separate the true foodies from the fakers. We have pulled together 10 questions that cover everything from the origins of classic cocktails to the surprising stories behind everyday snacks. Whether you are a home cook, a restaurant regular, or someone who just really enjoys a good crisp sandwich, this quiz has something to catch you out.

What Makes This One Different?

Most food trivia quizzes stick to the obvious stuff. Not this one. We dig into the kind of details that make you stop and think. You will find questions about the real meaning behind pasta names, the countries that actually invented your favourite dishes, and the drinks that are not quite what they seem. It is the kind of quiz where being well-travelled or having a curious palate gives you a genuine edge.

We have designed this quiz to be tricky but fair. Every question has four multiple choice options, and there is always one answer that feels right but is not. That is where the fun is. You will second-guess yourself at least twice, and that moment where you change your answer at the last second? We live for that.

A Quick Tour of What You Will Be Quizzed On

Colourful spices at a market stall

The questions span a seriously wide range of culinary topics. You will be tested on international cuisine, from Southeast Asian street food to Middle Eastern spices. There are questions about British pub culture, famous drink brands, and the kind of food facts that make brilliant conversation starters at dinner parties.

Expect questions about cocktail ingredients, wine regions, snack brands, and the history behind dishes you have eaten your entire life without knowing their backstory. If you have ever wondered why certain crisps come in certain coloured packets, or which country actually drinks the most tea per person, you are in the right place.

Cocktails lined up on a bar

Can You Beat the Average Score?

Most people who take this food and drink quiz score around 6 out of 10 on their first attempt. The questions about drink origins and regional food specialities tend to trip people up the most, while the questions about well-known brands are where most players pick up easy points. Getting 8 or above puts you in the top tier of food and drink trivia buffs.

Think you can do better than average? There is only one way to find out. Hit the Start Quiz button above and put your culinary knowledge to the test. It takes less than two minutes, and you can share your score with friends to see who really knows their stuff.

Love Food Trivia? Try More Quizzes

If you enjoyed this food and drink quiz, you are going to love what else we have lined up. QuizTopics has quizzes covering everything from movies and music to geography and history. Each one is designed to be quick, fun, and just challenging enough to keep you coming back for more. Bookmark this page and check back regularly as we are adding new food and drink quizzes all the time, covering topics like world street food, wine and spirits, British pub classics, and celebrity chef trivia.

See all 10 questions and answers Spoilers
  1. Satay is a dish consisting of small pieces of grilled meat on a skewer, served with a sauce that normally contains what type of nut?

    • ✓ Peanut (correct)
    • Macademia
    • Cashew
    • Pistachio
  2. Which liqueur is made from Scotch whisky, honey, herbs and spices and has a name that is claimed to have come from a Scottish Gaelic phrase meaning "the drink that satisfies"?

    • Glayva
    • ✓ Drambuie (correct)
    • Jägermeister
    • Southern Comfort
  3. The pasta linguine has a name that means what?

    • Little Trails
    • Little Tails
    • ✓ Little Tongues (correct)
    • Little Twines
  4. In 2019, which 102 year old Dame blocked plans for her name to be used as the name of a brand of gin after a drinks company unsuccessfully claimed that this name was cockney rhyming slang and not a reference to her?

    • ✓ Vera Lynn (correct)
    • Judi Dench
    • Maggie Smith
    • Helen Mirren
  5. Which of the following Pizza chains was founded in the UK?

    • Pizza Hut
    • Domino's
    • ✓ Pizza Express (correct)
    • Papa John's
  6. In which country would you find the city of Shiraz, which gave its name to Shiraz wine?

    • ✓ Iran (correct)
    • Australia
    • France
    • Italy
  7. Ignoring any limited edition flavours, what flavour of Walkers crisps come in a purple packet?

    • Salt and Vinegar
    • Smoky Bacon
    • ✓ Worcester Sauce (correct)
    • Prawn Cocktail
  8. The Spanish drink Sangria is normally made from what?

    • ✓ Red Wine (correct)
    • White Wine
    • Gin
    • Brandy
  9. What is substituted for ham or bacon for the dish Eggs Benedict to become Eggs Florentine?

    • ✓ Spinach (correct)
    • Black Pudding
    • Haggis
    • Smoked Salmon
  10. With Ireland and the UK in second and third place, which country drinks the most tea per person in the world?

    • ✓ Turkey (correct)
    • India
    • Russia
    • Iran