35 Food Trivia Multiple Choice Questions and Answers (inc. 1 Picture Round)

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Do you love food? Do you love quizzes? Well, then these food multiple-choice questions are for you! Today, we’re testing your knowledge with some culinary!

Food is one of the most important things in life. It provides the energy and nutrients that we need to survive and thrive. Not only that, but food also brings people together and creates memories.

There are so many different types of food out there, and each one has its own unique flavour and texture. If you love trying new foods and exploring different cultures through their cuisine then these multiple choice questions about food will be perfect for you!

To make things a little more fun, we’ve also included a picture round. You will find 5 photos of dishes and will have to choose amongst the 4 possible answers.

So get ready to start with all these food MCQ!

Round 1: Easy Food Multiple Choice Questions

Traditional paella
  1. Which one of the following puddings is not sweet?
    1. Sticky Toffee pudding
    2. Christmas pudding
    3. Yorkshire pudding
    4. Bread and butter pudding
  2. Which one of the following ingredients wouldn’t you find in a full English breakfast?
    1. Baked Beans
    2. Mushroom
    3. Broccoli
    4. Bacon
  3. Which pasta dish is made with layers of sauce and flat pasta sheets?
    1. Lasagna
    2. Carbonara
    3. Bolognese
    4. Pasta alla norma
  4. If you are ordering a Chicken tikka masala, what type of takeaway are you getting food from?
    1. Chinese
    2. Japanese
    3. Indian
    4. Thai
  5. Which one of the following apple types is green?
    1. Golden Delicious
    2. Gala
    3. Fuji
    4. Granny Smith
  6. What is the main ingredient of the Spanish dish, Paella?
    1. Pasta
    2. Spinach
    3. Rice
    4. Bread
  7. What is the American equivalent of the word ‘Coriander’?
    1. Arugula
    2. Cilantro
    3. Capsicum
    4. Eggplant
  8. What is the most expensive spice in the world?
    1. Cardamom
    2. Cumin
    3. Cinnamon
    4. Saffron
  9. Which one of the following ingredients would you find in a Tiramisu?
    1. Coffee
    2. Tea
    3. Apple
    4. Orange
  10. Which French dish is also the name of a Disney movie?
    1. Cassoulet
    2. Tartiflette
    3. Ratatouille
    4. Escargot

Round 1: Easy Food Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. Which one of the following puddings is not sweet? Yorkshire Pudding
  2. Which one of the following ingredients wouldn’t you find in a full English breakfast? Broccoli
  3. Which pasta dish is made with layers of sauce and flat pasta sheets? Lasagna
  4. If you are ordering a Chicken tikka masala, what type of takeaway are you getting food from? Indian
  5. Which one of the following apple types is green? Granny Smith
  6. What is the main ingredient of the Spanish dish, Paella? Rice
  7. What is the American equivalent of the word ‘Coriander’? Cilantro
  8. What is the most expensive spice in the world? Saffron
  9. Which one of the following ingredients would you find in a Tiramisu? Coffee
  10. Which French dish is also the name of a Disney movie? Ratatouille

Round 2: Medium Food Multiple Choice Questions

Bibimbap
  1. Which country does the Grand Marnier liqueur come from?
    1. Italy
    2. Spain
    3. Germany
    4. France
  2. What type of food is the Italian dish ‘Bistecca alla Fiorentina’?
    1. A cake
    2. A pasta dish
    3. A steak
    4. A soup
  3. Which type of meat is an Entrecôte?
    1. Chicken
    2. Turkey
    3. Beef
    4. Pork
  4. Which fruit is often used in vegan recipes to replace pulled pork?
    1. Jackfruit
    2. Ackee
    3. Wood Apple
    4. Pineberries
  5. Which type of meat would you find in a ‘Toad in the hole’?
    1. Steak
    2. Burger
    3. Sausages
    4. Charcuterie
  6. Which one of the following is not a type of tomato?
    1. Cherry Tomato
    2. Apple Tomato
    3. Grape Tomato
    4. Beefsteak Tomato
  7. Which type of pastry is used to make Profiteroles?
    1. Puff pastry
    2. Choux
    3. Filo
    4. Shortcrust pastry
  8. Which dessert was named after a Russian ballerina?
    1. Paris-Brest
    2. Opera Cake
    3. Pavlova
    4. Croquembouche
  9. Which country does the dish ‘Bibimbap’ originate from?
    1. Malaysia
    2. Cambodia
    3. Korea
    4. Mongolia
  10. Which US city does the deep-dish pizza come from?
    1. San Francisco
    2. New York City
    3. Miami
    4. Chicago

Round 2: Medium Food Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. Which country does the Grand Marnier liqueur come from? France
  2. What type of food is the Italian dish ‘Bistecca alla Fiorentina’? A steak
  3. Which type of meat is an Entrecôte? Beef
  4. Which fruit is often used in vegan recipes to replace pulled pork? Jackfruit
  5. Which type of meat would you find in a ‘Toad in the hole’? Sausages
  6. Which one of the following is not a type of tomato? Apple tomato
  7. Which type of pastry is used to make Profiteroles? Choux
  8. Which dessert was named after a Russian ballerina? Pavlova
  9. Which country does the dish ‘Bibimbap’ originate from? Korea
  10. Which US city does the deep-dish pizza come from? Chicago

Round 3: Difficult Food Multiple Choice Questions

salmon bagel with avocado and poached egg
  1. What type of fruit is used to make Crêpes Suzette?
    1. Peach
    2. Strawberry
    3. Tangerine
    4. Blueberry
  2. MKR (My Kitchen Rules) is a popular cooking TV show in which country?
    1. USA
    2. UK
    3. Ireland
    4. Australia
  3. What type of dessert is a Zabaione?
    1. A cake
    2. A cupcake
    3. A custard
    4. Ice cream
  4. What type of food is a ‘Scouse’?
    1. An omelette
    2. A pie
    3. A cake
    4. A stew
  5. Bacalhau is Portugal’s national food. What type of fish is it?
    1. Salmon
    2. Cod
    3. Anchovies
    4. Eel
  6. What is the minimum maturation time of Parmesan?
    1. 6 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months
  7. What is tofu made from?
    1. Rice
    2. Beans
    3. Soy
    4. Almond
  8. Chia seeds were a staple in which cuisine?
    1. Ancient Chinese
    2. Ancient Greek
    3. Ancient Rome
    4. Ancient Aztec
  9. What type of cheese is a ‘Cabécou’ in France?
    1. Blue cheese
    2. Cream cheese
    3. Goat cheese
    4. Cheddar cheese
  10. Which country is the largest producer of peanuts?
    1. USA
    2. Mexico
    3. India
    4. China

Round 3: Difficult Food Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. What type of fruit is used to make Crêpes Suzette? Tangerine
  2. MKR (My Kitchen Rules) is a popular cooking TV show in which country? Australia
  3. What type of dessert is a Zabaione? A custard
  4. What type of food is a ‘Scouse’? A stew
  5. Bacalhau is Portugal’s national food. What type of fish is it? Cod
  6. What is the minimum maturation time of Parmesan? 12 months
  7. What is tofu made from? Soy
  8. Chia seeds were a staple in which cuisine? Ancient Aztec
  9. What type of cheese is a ‘Cabécou’ in France? Goat cheese
  10. Which country is the largest producer of peanuts? China

Round 4: Desserts Picture Multiple Choice Picture Quiz

Desserts Multiple Choice Picture Quiz

Round 4: Desserts Picture Multiple Choice Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Soufflé
  2. Panna Cotta
  3. Croissant
  4. Sticky Toffee Pudding
  5. Banoffee

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