Is the food & drink quiz free?

Yes. Every quiz on Exampractice is completely free — no payment, no subscription and no adverts. No account is needed to play; sign in whenever you like and your scores, streak, level and friends are kept across devices.

How many questions are there and how long does it take?

A set is 10 questions with 15 seconds each, so a full round takes under three minutes. Questions run from easy to hard and no two sets are the same.

How is the quiz scored?

Easy questions are worth 100 points, medium 200, hard 400 and extra hard 800. Consecutive correct answers add a streak bonus of up to 15%, and in Quick Play a fast answer adds up to 20% more.

Can I play against friends?

Yes. Add friends with their code and you see each other’s scores on every set, or start a group for your office, family or pub team with a fixed number of rounds.

Do the questions get harder?

Yes. Everyone starts on Starter sets and unlocks Regular, Advanced and Expert mixes by finishing sets accurately — extra-hard questions only appear from Advanced onwards.

Free Food & Drink Quiz

Which country a dish belongs to, what goes into it, what the drink is made from and what the word on the menu actually means.

This week

Be the first on the board this week

Difficulty

4 levels

Starter to Expert · easy, medium, hard and extra hard

What the food & drink quiz covers

Cuisines from every continent, cooking terms, cheeses, wines, spirits and the odd bit of food science — the round that everybody thinks they will ace.

National dishes and cuisines
Ingredients and cooking terms
Wine, beer, spirits and cocktails
Fruit, vegetables and where they grow

How it works Full rules

1. Ten questions, easy first. Every set runs from easy to the hardest your level allows, 15 seconds each.
2. Points for difficulty, speed and streaks. 100–800 points a question, up to +15% for a streak and +20% for a quick answer.
3. Same set, other people. Your score lands on a board with everyone who played that set, and on the weekly world board.

Sample food & drink questions

A few from the easier end. In the game you get four options and 15 seconds.

Oyster, Portobello and Chanterelle are all types of what M?
- Terracotta
- Lactose
- Mushroom
- Cabbage
Show answer
Mushroom
What is the main berry used to give gin its flavor?
- The Juniper Berry
- The Xerox Alto
- The Roman Empire
- The Swatch Group
Show answer
The Juniper Berry
What type of leaves are most commonly used to make pesto?
- Basil
- Anchovies
- Cabbage
- Edamame
Show answer
Basil
What fish is traditionally used to make fish and chips?
- Cod
- Bananas
- Tennessee
- Pineapple
Show answer
Cod
What type of alcohol is used in a traditional Bloody Mary cocktail?
- Soybeans
- Tomatoes
- Tandoori
- Vodka
Show answer
Vodka
Button, portobello and porcini are varieties of what food?
- Spinach
- Coffee
- Plum
- Mushrooms
Show answer
Mushrooms

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Questions people ask

Is the food & drink quiz free?: Yes. Every quiz on Exampractice is completely free — no payment, no subscription and no adverts. No account is needed to play; sign in whenever you like and your scores, streak, level and friends are kept across devices.
How many questions are there and how long does it take?: A set is 10 questions with 15 seconds each, so a full round takes under three minutes. Questions run from easy to hard and no two sets are the same.
How is the quiz scored?: Easy questions are worth 100 points, medium 200, hard 400 and extra hard 800. Consecutive correct answers add a streak bonus of up to 15%, and in Quick Play a fast answer adds up to 20% more.
Can I play against friends?: Yes. Add friends with their code and you see each other’s scores on every set, or start a group for your office, family or pub team with a fixed number of rounds.
Do the questions get harder?: Yes. Everyone starts on Starter sets and unlocks Regular, Advanced and Expert mixes by finishing sets accurately — extra-hard questions only appear from Advanced onwards.