‘Build your own’ quiz night with a large selection of pub quiz questions
96 Questions
| What is a morcilla? | A blood sausage |
| What is the only kind of food that does not spoil? | Honey |
| What phrase is used for perfectly cooked pasta? | Al Dente |
| How many eyes are there on a coconut? | Three |
| Which soft drink occasionally features polar bears in their advertisements? | Coca-Cola |
| What kind of fruit contains milk? | Coconut |
| Which Japanese dish consists of battered fish or vegetables deep-fried? | Tempura |
| What country is the world's leading banana grower? | India |
| Shallots and Scallions are types of what? | Onions |
| From what fruit is kirsch distilled? | Cherries |
| What drink is also known as a 'cup of Joe'? | Coffee |
| What kind of drinking vessel usually takes the form of a seated man wearing a hat? | Toby Jug |
| A loganberry is a cross between which two fruits? | Raspberry and Blackberry |
| After which Italian city is the dish spaghetti bolognese named? | Bologna |
| Anya, Desiree and Charlotte are all types of what? | Potato |
| Carrots are rich in which pigment? | Beta-carotene |
| Craig Johnston became the youngest chef to win which competition in 2018? | Masterchef: The Professionals |
| Crimini, enoki and morel are types of what? | Mushroom |
| How many segments are there in a Terry's Chocolate Orange? | 20 |
| In 1990, the beloved chocolate bar was renamed Snickers. What was it originally called? | Marathon |
| In 2010, which British brand was taken over by Kraft? | Cadbury |
| In 2017, professional speed eater Miki Sudo won an eating contest by eating how many hot dogs? | 41 |
| In ‘Alice In Wonderland’, does the ‘Drink Me’ potion make Alice grow or shrink? | Shrink |
| In food preparation, what do the initials UHT stand for? | Ultra Heat Treated |
| In food science, what do the initials GM stand for? | Genetically Modified |
| In relation to ale, what do the letters SG stand for? | Specific Gravity |
| In which Country did the word ‘Biscuit’ originate? | France |
| In which European Country did the dish known as fondue originate? | Switzerland |
| Mother’s Ruin is a name associated with which alcoholic beverage? | Gin |
| Moussaka is made with which exotic vegetable? | Aubergine |
| Name the Benedictine monk who invented Champagne? | Dom Pérignon |
| Name the British soul band fronted by Errol Brown? | Hot Chocolate |
| Name the creamy Greek Dip made from Cod’s Roe? | Taramasalata |
| Name the two main ingredients that make up the cocktail a ‘Bloody Mary’? | Vodka and Tomato Juice |
| Saki is a drink originating from which Country? | Japan |
| The name of the recipe made with ice cream, sponge cake and meringue is? | Baked Alaska |
| The name of which dish of small dumplings is the Italian for ‘lumps’? | Gnocci |
| Used on Cognac labels, what does S in VSOP stand for? | Superior |
| What are the real names of the Hairy Bikers? | Simon King & David Myers (Si and Dave) |
| What cocktail is a mixture of stout and sparkling wine? | Black Velvet |
| What does the Arabic word ‘Hummus’ mean? | Chickpea |
| What expensive spice contains crocin and gives a beautiful golden yellow colour to food? | Saffron |
| What highly seasoned, bright red sausage is a fixture of fish and chip shops? | Saveloy |
| What ingredient gives green pasta its colour? | Spinach |
| What is a pickled gherkin made from? | Cucumber |
| What is a slice of bacon called? | Rasher |
| What is added to tequila and orange juice to make a tequila sunrise cocktail? | Grenadine |
| What is added to the French dish croque monsieur to turn it into a croque madame? | Fried Egg |
| What is another name for French Fries? | Chips |
| What is done to an herring to make it into a kipper? | Smoked |
| What is focaccia a type of? | Bread |
| What is freekah made from? | Young Green Wheat |
| What is normally served in a demitasse? | Coffee |
| What is the main ingredient in an Omelette? | Eggs |
| What is the most popular food in England? | Fish and Chips |
| What is the name of Beyonce's 2016 number one album? | Lemonade |
| What is the name of the Michelin-starred restaurant owned by British Chef Heston Blumenthal? | The Fat Duck |
| What is the name of the Rolling Stones seventh album? | Beggars Banquet |
| What is traditionally eaten at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships? | Strawberries and Cream |
| What is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday? | Pancakes |
| What is usually the main ingredient of a borscht soup? | Beetroot |
| What kind of animal does chevon and cabrito come from? | Goat |
| What offal dish is traditionally eaten on Burns Night? | Haggis |
| What region produces approximately 95% of the world’s olives? | Mediterranean |
| What sauce is traditionally served with Roast Beef? | Horseradish |
| What stick-like eating utensils were first used in China? | Chop Sticks |
| What type of drink is Bristol Cream? | Sherry |
| What type of food are Bear’s Head, Black Trumpet and Chicken-of-the-Woods? | Mushrooms |
| What would you be eating if you were served Bombay Duck? | Fish |
| When eaten, chocolate increases the levels of endorphins released into the brain. What do endorphins do? | Lessen pain and decrease stress |
| When would you celebrate Thanksgiving? | The fourth Thursday in November |
| Where did Nachos originate? | Piedras Negras, Mexico |
| Which Animal does Venison come from? | Deer |
| Which Austrian sweet has a dispenser? | Pez |
| Which Bristol company first produced chocolate in solid state bars in 1847? | Fry's |
| Which chocolate bar is "Full of Eastern Promise"? | Turkish Delight |
| Which chocolate bar was first manufactured in 1932 in Slough, England? | Mars |
| Which city gave its name to a cooked patty of ground beef? | Hamburg |
| Which edible sugary substance do bees make? | Honey |
| Which English County is home to the lamb and potato dish known as hotpot? | Lancashire |
| Which famous TV Cook is the author of the bestselling book entitled ‘How to be a Domestic Goddess’? | Nigella Lawson |
| Which fictional candyman created lickable wallpaper and everlasting gobstoppers? | Willy Wonka |
| Which fish is traditionally an ingredient of a Caesar Salad? | Anchovy |
| Which fruit has varieties including Bartlett and Conference? | Pear |
| Which garden herb is made into a sauce, often eaten with lamb? | Mint |
| Which herb is used to bring the distinctive flavour to Lincolnshire sausages? | Sage |
| Which herb is used to make a classic pesto? | Basil |
| Which popular food fish is sometimes known as tunny? | Tuna |
| Which soft drink brand sponsors Wimbledon? | Robinsons |
| Which spirit goes into a Piña Colada, along with Pineapple and Coconut? | Rum |
| Which sweet was invented by Mars and Murrie in 1941? | M&M's |
| Which TV Chef has five children whose names include Buddy Bear Maurice and River Rocket? | Jamie Oliver |
| Which vegetable can be King Edward or Desiree? | Potato |
| Which vegetable is sometimes called ladies fingers? | Okra |
| Who have been selling "Chocolate Heaven Since 1911"? | Thornton's |
| Why do Pineapples have small spikes? | It protects the fruit until it is ripe |