IELTS Speaking · Part 1
Food & eating: IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
Food
The examiner usually opens with something like: "What kind of food do you enjoy eating?"
Is there any food you don't like?
Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
Has your taste in food changed over the years?
What is a popular dish where you come from?
Cooking
The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you enjoy cooking?"
Who does most of the cooking in your home?
Can you cook well, or would you like to learn more?
Do you prefer following a recipe or improvising?
Did you learn to cook from anyone in particular?
Eating out
The examiner usually opens with something like: "How often do you eat out at restaurants or cafés?"
What kind of places do you like to go to?
Do you prefer eating out or having a meal at home?
Who do you usually eat out with?
What makes a restaurant a good one, in your view?
Phrases for food & eating answers
“If I had to pick a favourite, it would be ...”
Choosing a favourite dish or cuisine
“I'm quite fond of ..., especially when ...”
Expressing a food preference with detail
“I'd say I'm a fairly ... cook.”
Describing your own cooking ability
“Back home, we tend to eat ...”
Bringing in cultural or home context