Food Trivia Quiz – Trivia Food Questions and Answers

Are you a fan of Trivia games? Trivia games are great for parties and get-togethers. It gets everyone talking, and the rules are pretty simple. Just pose the question and answer. They are great for breaking the ice and can be used at a work off-site to get everyone in the mood to interact.

Food is a popular category or topic in trivia games. Here is a list of Trivia Food questions and answers to help set up your food trivia game.

Famous Food Trivia Questions and Answers

What was the original tagline for SPAM? +–

Meat with many uses

Kobe beef is a variety of what kind of Japanese beef? +–

Wagyu

What Italian dessert is made of coffee and ice cream? +–

Affogato

With what American city is the cheesesteak sandwich commonly associated? +–

Philadelphia

What do the 2 Ms in M&Ms stand for? +–

Mars and Murrie

How many herbs and spices are in the original KFC recipe? +–

11

Which band was first to ever appear on a lunchbox? +–

Beatles

The highest honor a chef can earn is an award given by what tire company around the globe to prestigious restaurants? +–

Michelin

This fast food restaurant is known to introduce the first modern-day drive-thru window? +–

Wendy’s

Which manufacturer introduced Pringles potato chips in 1969? +–

Procter & Gamble

This Mexican Food Has A Name Meaning “Little Donkey”? +–

Burrito

Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant? +–

Tequila

Deer meat is known by what name? +–

Venison

True or false? ‘Beefsteak’ is a variety of tomato. +–

True

Panettone is sweet Italian bread shaped like a rounded pyramid and traditionally served when? +–

Christmas

A Tandoor is a type of? +–

Oven

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Food Characteristics Trivia Questions and Answers

What food doesn’t go bad? +–

Honey

True or False: Potatoes can help test Wi-Fi signals. +–

TRUE

What fruit (or vegetable) can erase pen marks? +–

Cucumber Peel

What fish is the base of Worchester Sauce? +–

Anchovies

What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside? +–

Strawberries

Cucumbers are __% water +–

96

Carrots can turn your skin orange if you eat too many. +–

True

Dessert is usually served after…. +–

Dinner

What kind of nut is hidden in Swedish Christmas rice pudding? +–

Almond

What is the most common pizza topping? +–

Pepperoni

One ostrich egg is equal to how many chicken eggs? +–

24

What is the main ingredient in a falafel? +–

Chickpea

What is the main ingredient of Aioli? +–

Garlic

Eating garlic can help lower what in our blood? +–

Cholesterol

What type is fruit is Pink Lady? +–

Apple

What acid is produced when milk sours? +–

Lactic Acid

Which vegetable is Sauerkraut made of? +–

Cabbage

What ingredient in bread makes it rise? +–

Yeast

Are humans omnivore, herbivore or carnivore? +–

Omnivore

Choux and filo are types of what? +–

Pastry

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Origin of Food Trivia Questions and Answers

What is the oldest soft drink in the United States? +–

Dr Pepper

What are the 2 most popular spices in the world? +–

Pepper, Salt

What animal does mozzarella cheese originally come from? +–

Buffalo

Where did sorbets originate? +–

China

Where did Gelato originate from? +–

Italy

Cola Cola was invented in which year? +–

1892

Which country did French Fries originate from? +–

Belgium

The first chocolate bar was made in +–

England

Garlic Bread was invented in +–

USA

What is the sweet substance produced by bees? +–

Honey

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Food around the World Trivia Questions and Answers

What was the first fast food chain in China? +–

KFC

In what country were the first Michelin stars awarded to street food vendors? +–

Singapore

What does piri piri mean? +–

Pepper in Swahli

Which cheese was named after the capital of Italy? +–

Romano

Most stolen food item in the world is +–

Cheese

Which city does Pasta Carbonara come from? +–

Rome

In which country do you eat Ugali? +–

Kenya

What Spanish dish comprises of saffron rice, shrimp, clams, chicken, sausage, and peas? +–

Paella

What are Fish Fingers known as in the United States? +–

Fish Sticks

The Most Expensive Spice In The World By Weight is? +–

Saffron

How long does a sushi chef need to train to make the rice? +–

5 years

True or false? India is the world’s largest producer of bananas. +–

True

Which country does Singha beer originate from? +–

Thailand