‘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 |