Food & Drink Trivia Questions — Cuisine, Cocktails & Culinary History
Food and drink trivia is a crowd favorite at pub quiz nights — and this is one category where your team's collective palate matters as much as their reading habits. Questions range from cocktail ingredients and national dishes to celebrity chefs and culinary firsts. This collection covers the food and beverage topics that come up most at bar trivia events, from wine regions to fast food records.
25 Food & Drink Trivia Questions
- 1.
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Answer: Avocado
- 2.
Which country is the origin of sushi?
Answer: Japan
- 3.
What cocktail is made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice?
Answer: Moscow Mule
- 4.
What type of pastry is used to make a croissant?
Answer: Laminated dough (puff pastry technique)
- 5.
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Answer: Brazil
- 6.
What is the most consumed beverage in the world after water?
Answer: Tea
- 7.
What is a Negroni made with?
Answer: Gin, vermouth rosso, and Campari
- 8.
Which cheese is traditionally used in Parmigiana?
Answer: Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 9.
What is the main grain in risotto?
Answer: Arborio rice
- 10.
Which chef is known for creating molecular gastronomy at elBulli?
Answer: Ferran Adrià
- 11.
What is the national dish of Spain?
Answer: Paella (though debated — often cited as the answer for trivia purposes)
- 12.
How many ounces are in a standard US pint of beer?
Answer: 16 fluid ounces
- 13.
What is a Reuben sandwich made with?
Answer: Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye
- 14.
Which wine region is famous for Bordeaux?
Answer: France
- 15.
What is the spicy condiment in Japanese cuisine made from wasabi?
Answer: Wasabi (also called Japanese horseradish)
- 16.
What cocktail is made with rum, mint, sugar, lime, and soda water?
Answer: Mojito
- 17.
Which fast food chain uses the slogan "I'm Lovin' It"?
Answer: McDonald's
- 18.
What is the base spirit of a Margarita?
Answer: Tequila
- 19.
Which US city is famous for deep-dish pizza?
Answer: Chicago
- 20.
What is the process of cooking food sous vide?
Answer: Cooking vacuum-sealed food in a water bath at precise low temperatures
- 21.
Which fruit is wine made from?
Answer: Grapes
- 22.
What is the most expensive spice by weight?
Answer: Saffron
- 23.
Which country invented Champagne?
Answer: France
- 24.
What is the traditional Irish stew made with?
Answer: Lamb (or mutton), potatoes, onions, and carrots
- 25.
Who is Gordon Ramsay?
Answer: British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and TV personality known for Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, and multiple Michelin stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What food and drink topics appear most at pub trivia?
- National dishes, cocktail ingredients, famous chefs, food origins (which country invented X), and culinary "firsts" are the most common. Beer styles, wine regions, and fast food brand facts also appear regularly.
- Are food trivia questions more about cooking or culture?
- Both, with a lean toward culture and recognition. Questions like "what country does this dish come from?" or "what's the main ingredient of this classic recipe?" are more common than technique-focused cooking questions.
- What cocktail knowledge do I need for bar trivia?
- Know the classic cocktails and their base spirits: Negroni (gin), Margarita (tequila), Moscow Mule (vodka), Mojito (rum), Old Fashioned (whiskey), Aperol Spritz (Aperol + prosecco). These five cover 80% of cocktail questions.
- Which celebrity chefs appear most in food trivia?
- Gordon Ramsay, Julia Child, Anthony Bourdain, Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, and Emeril Lagasse appear most frequently. For Michelin recognition, know that Joël Robuchon held the most Michelin stars of any chef.
- How do I prepare for a food and drink themed trivia night?
- Review world cuisine origins, classic cocktail recipes, major wine regions (France, Italy, Spain, California, Chile), and Michelin-starred restaurants. Food history deep-cuts like "who invented the sandwich" can appear in harder rounds.