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Food and drink trivia

About 4,000 Food and drink questions in 16 question packs, from easy warm ups to real head scratchers. Try a few below, then play against other people.

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Sample questions

A fresh set shows up each day. Answers are revealed in the game.

  1. Stornoway black pudding, which has EU protected status, comes from which Scottish islands?
  2. The word pastrami comes from a word in which language?
  3. True or false? McNuggets come in four official shapes.
  4. By French law, a baguette de tradition may contain only flour, water, salt and what?
  5. Which rice dish with smoked fish came to Britain from colonial India?

Question packs in this category

  • Asian Cuisines: China, Japan, Korea and Southeast AsiaAbout 250 questions From Sichuan peppercorns and dim sum carts to tempura, kimchi, laksa and adobo. Regional dishes, key ingredients, table manners and street food across East and Southeast Asia.
  • Baking and BreadAbout 250 questions From ancient flatbreads and sourdough starters to flaky pastry, flour, ovens and famous bakers. Test what you know about how bread and baked goods really work.
  • Cheese, Dairy and CharcuterieAbout 250 questions From cheddar and brie to kefir and ghee, with cured meats, pâté and the perfect snack board along the way. Test your knowledge of curds, rinds, cultured milks and protected cheese names.
  • Coffee, Tea and DrinksAbout 250 questions What the world drinks: coffee from bean to cup, tea and its traditions, hot chocolate and milky drinks, juices and sodas, drinks from around the world, and a little wine, beer and spirits history.
  • European KitchensAbout 250 questions A tour of Europe's kitchens, from French sauces and Spanish tapas to German sausages, Polish dumplings, British pies and Scandinavian pastries, with origin stories, soups, stews and food festivals along the way.
  • Fast Food and SnacksAbout 250 questions Burgers, fried chicken, pizza and tacos, the chains and their famous menu items, drive-ins and diners, potato chips, crackers and cookies, breakfast cereal and candy-aisle snacks, plus mascots, slogans and snack science.
  • India, the Middle East and AfricaAbout 250 questions From tandoor breads and tadka to tagines, tahdig and injera. Travel through the kitchens of India, Persia, Turkey, the Levant, North Africa, Ethiopia and beyond, with spice blends, street food, coffee rituals and festival feasts.
  • Mexican and Latin American FoodAbout 250 questions From al pastor and mole to Peruvian ceviche, Argentine asado, Brazilian feijoada and Caribbean jerk. Tacos, chiles, masa, mezcal, street food and the stories behind them.
  • Meat, Seafood and BreakfastAbout 250 questions Steaks and cuts, how meat is cooked and cured, barbecue styles and sauces, fish, shellfish and sushi, eggs every way, pancakes, waffles and bagels, maple syrup, and breakfast around the world.
  • Fruits, Vegetables and NutsAbout 250 questions The produce aisle: fruits that are really berries, vegetables that are really fruits, where everyday crops came from, apples, citrus and tropical fruit, herbs, grains, beans, nuts and mushrooms, growing and harvest facts, and record-breaking produce.
  • Kitchen Science, Tools and Food HistoryAbout 250 questions Why food browns, thickens and ferments, plus knives and gadgets, food safety and vitamins, the spice trade, canning and rationing, famous chefs and cookbooks, and restaurant lingo from the kitchen brigade to Michelin stars.
  • Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and SaucesAbout 250 questions From simmering stews and famous salads to the sandwiches, sauces, pickles and side dishes that fill out the table, with the stories behind them.
  • Sweets and DessertsAbout 250 questions Everything sweet: the history of chocolate, candy and confectionery, cakes and pastries from around the world, pies, cookies and puddings, ice cream and frozen treats, and sugar, honey and maple syrup.
  • Wine, Beer and CocktailsAbout 250 questions From Burgundy to Bordeaux, Pilsner to stout, single malts to tequila, and Old Fashioneds to mocktails: the grapes, grains, spirits, bar lingo and toasts behind what the world raises a glass to.
  • Food Around the WorldAbout 250 questions The dishes the world loves and where they come from: pasta and pizza, curries and noodles, tacos and dumplings, cheeses and breads, North American regional favourites, and the stories behind famous dishes.
  • Cooking and CuisineAbout 250 questions Dishes from around the world, ingredients, spices, baking, kitchen skills, food science and favorites from every continent.

Questions and answers

How many Food and drink trivia questions are there?

There are about 4,000 Food and drink questions in 16 question packs, and new ones are added over time.

Can I play Food and drink trivia for free?

Yes. Battle Arena is free, with nothing to buy and no account to make. Pick a nickname, play a Food and drink battle and see how you rank.

Can I play Food and drink trivia against other people?

Yes. Category Battle matches you with another player who picked the same category, or a stand-in fills the seat if nobody is around.

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