5.2.4

Spanish Cuisine

Test yourself

Spanish Cuisine

A cuisine is a type of cooking characterised by unique ingredients, preparation and serving techniques, usually associated with a specific region or country.

Illustrative background for Culinary traditions Illustrative background for Culinary traditions  ?? "content

Culinary traditions

  • Three main meals daily.
  • Traditional cooking techniques include:
    • Charcoal grilling.
    • Stewing.
    • Roasting.
    • Broiling.
    • Grilling.
    • Baking.
Illustrative background for BreakfastsIllustrative background for Breakfasts ?? "content

Breakfasts

  • Often small.
  • Eaten early.
  • Snack break often taken mid-morning.
Illustrative background for LunchIllustrative background for Lunch ?? "content

Lunch

  • Largest of the three main meals.
  • Usually three courses (starter, main, dessert/coffee).
  • Sometimes six courses (appetiser, first course, fish, meat, dessert, coffee).
  • Generally taken between 2pm and 4pm.
Illustrative background for DinnerIllustrative background for Dinner ?? "content

Dinner

  • Usually eaten later than in the UK (9-11pm).
  • Lighter meal than lunch.
Illustrative background for WineIllustrative background for Wine ?? "content

Wine

  • People usually serve wine with meals as Spain is a big wine producer.

Jump to other topics

1Food Preparation Skills

2Food, Nutrition & Health

3Food Science

4Food Safety

5Food Choice

6Food Provenance

Go student ad image

Unlock your full potential with GoStudent tutoring

  • Affordable 1:1 tutoring from the comfort of your home

  • Tutors are matched to your specific learning needs

  • 30+ school subjects covered

Book a free trial lesson