Writing prompts: Food & Cooking

14 prompts to practise writing in English. Aim for 80 to 150 words: say what you think, give a reason and add an example.

  1. 1

    Describe a dish from your childhood that you still love.

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  2. 2

    Is cooking at home always better than eating out? Discuss.

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  3. 3

    Should everyone learn to cook before leaving home?

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  4. 4

    Describe the best meal you have ever eaten.

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  5. 5

    Would you try lab-grown meat? Why or why not?

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  6. 6

    How has the way your family eats changed over the years?

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  7. 7

    Describe a food you hated as a child but enjoy now.

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  8. 8

    Is it worth paying more for organic food? Give your opinion.

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  9. 9

    Describe a recipe you could teach someone in five minutes.

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  10. 10

    Should we eat less meat for the sake of the planet? Discuss.

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  11. 11

    Describe a meal that reminds you of a particular person.

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  12. 12

    Is fast food a convenience or a problem? Give your view.

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  13. 13

    What food from your country would you serve a foreign guest?

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  14. 14

    Do food delivery apps make us lazier or free up our time? Discuss.

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