Need help getting your cooking community talking and sharing? Our Community Question templates are here to help you spark lively discussions, encourage member contributions, and create a more vibrant, connected space.
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Community Question posts are powerful because they tap into the natural curiosity and expertise of your members. By prompting people to share their own experiences, preferences, and tips, you build a sense of ownership and participation that keeps members returning. These questions are designed to be inclusive and thought-provoking, so everyone from beginners to seasoned chefs can join the conversation.
Asking open-ended or experience-based questions also fosters a sense of belonging. When members see their answers valued by the group, they are more likely to engage with other posts and feel loyal to the community. Community Questions help surface diverse perspectives, making the space richer and more useful for everyone.
What is one kitchen gadget you can't live without and why?
💡 Example: "What is one kitchen gadget you can't live without and why? Tell us in the comments."
Share a cooking mistake you made recently and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "Share a cooking mistake you made recently and what you learned from it. We have all been there!"
If you could cook dinner for any chef, who would it be and what would you make?
💡 Example: "If you could cook dinner for any chef, who would it be and what would you make?"
What is your favorite comfort food to cook at home?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite comfort food to cook at home?"
Describe your signature dish in three words.
💡 Example: "Describe your signature dish in three words."
What ingredient do you wish was easier to find in stores?
💡 Example: "What ingredient do you wish was easier to find in stores? Let us know!"
When did you first start cooking and what inspired you?
💡 Example: "When did you first start cooking and what inspired you?"
Which dish took you the longest to master?
💡 Example: "Which dish took you the longest to master?"
What is your go-to meal when you are short on time?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to meal when you are short on time?"
Have you ever tried a cooking trend that surprised you? What was it?
💡 Example: "Have you ever tried a cooking trend that surprised you? What was it? Share your story!"
Which world cuisine do you wish you could cook more often?
💡 Example: "Which world cuisine do you wish you could cook more often?"
What is the secret ingredient in your favorite recipe?
💡 Example: "What is the secret ingredient in your favorite recipe? Share below!"
How do you organize your spice rack?
💡 Example: "How do you organize your spice rack?"
What is the most unusual food pairing you have enjoyed?
💡 Example: "What is the most unusual food pairing you have enjoyed? Tell us!"
If you could only eat one meal for a week, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could only eat one meal for a week, what would it be?"
Share your best tip for reducing food waste in the kitchen.
💡 Example: "Share your best tip for reducing food waste in the kitchen."
Is there a dish you always order at restaurants but never make at home?
💡 Example: "Is there a dish you always order at restaurants but never make at home?"
Do you prefer cooking alone or with friends and family?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer cooking alone or with friends and family?"
What is your favorite seasonal ingredient to cook with right now?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite seasonal ingredient to cook with right now? Share your ideas!"
What is the best cooking advice you have ever received?
💡 Example: "What is the best cooking advice you have ever received?"
How do you decide what to cook each day?
💡 Example: "How do you decide what to cook each day?"
What recipe always brings back childhood memories for you?
💡 Example: "What recipe always brings back childhood memories for you?"
Share a photo of your latest kitchen creation!
💡 Example: "Share a photo of your latest kitchen creation! We love seeing your dishes."
What is your favorite way to use leftovers?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to use leftovers?"
Do you have a go-to playlist or music genre for cooking?
💡 Example: "Do you have a go-to playlist or music genre for cooking?"
Which recipe do you recommend for someone new to cooking?
💡 Example: "Which recipe do you recommend for someone new to cooking? Share your picks!"
Have you ever cooked for a large group? What did you make?
💡 Example: "Have you ever cooked for a large group? What did you make?"
What is your favorite food to cook during holidays?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite food to cook during holidays?"
What is one cooking skill you want to learn this year?
💡 Example: "What is one cooking skill you want to learn this year? Let us know!"
Share your favorite food hack or shortcut.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite food hack or shortcut with the group."
How do you balance flavor and nutrition in your meals?
💡 Example: "How do you balance flavor and nutrition in your meals?"
What is your favorite way to use fresh herbs?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to use fresh herbs?"
If you could swap kitchens with anyone for a day, who would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could swap kitchens with anyone for a day, who would it be?"
What is the most challenging recipe you have ever tried?
💡 Example: "What is the most challenging recipe you have ever tried?"
Share a tip for making weeknight cooking easier.
💡 Example: "Share a tip for making weeknight cooking easier."
What is your favorite budget-friendly meal to cook?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite budget-friendly meal to cook?"
Do you plan your meals or cook spontaneously?
💡 Example: "Do you plan your meals or cook spontaneously?"
What food documentary or show inspires you most?
💡 Example: "What food documentary or show inspires you most?"
What is the best compliment you have received on your cooking?
💡 Example: "What is the best compliment you have received on your cooking?"
Share a must-try local dish from your region.
💡 Example: "Share a must-try local dish from your region."
What is a common cooking myth you used to believe?
💡 Example: "What is a common cooking myth you used to believe? Set the record straight!"
If you could invent a new kitchen tool, what would it do?
💡 Example: "If you could invent a new kitchen tool, what would it do?"
Choose a template that fits your community's interests or current trends. Post it as a standalone question or pair it with a relevant photo or poll. Encourage responses by tagging active members or replying to early answers. Rotate question styles to keep things fresh and revisit popular topics periodically to engage new members.
On all platforms, use simple, direct language and consider pairing your question with an eye-catching image or emoji. Pin or highlight popular questions to maximize visibility. Encourage members to reply to each other, not just to you, for richer conversations.
Pose direct comparison questions in your Community Question posts, such as 'Do you prefer sous vide or traditional roasting for achieving the perfect steak?' Encourage members to share their experiences, preferred methods, and outcomes. Highlighting classic technique debates not only increases engagement but also educates members about different cooking methods.
Frame your questions around specific scenarios, like 'What’s your go-to substitute for eggs when baking cakes for someone with an egg allergy?' This invites members to share practical tips and alternative ingredients, supporting those with dietary needs and fostering knowledge-sharing around common cooking challenges.
Create posts that normalize mistakes by asking 'What’s your biggest kitchen disaster and how did you salvage the dish?' or 'Anyone have tips for saving a broken hollandaise?' This approach invites problem-solving, builds camaraderie, and helps both novice and experienced cooks learn from shared experiences.
Absolutely! Post targeted questions like 'How does your family make lasagna differently from the classic recipe?' or 'What’s a unique regional twist you add to chili?' These prompt members to share personal and cultural cooking perspectives, enriching the community's recipe collection.
Craft questions that focus on what's fresh, such as 'What’s your favorite way to use asparagus in spring?' or 'How do you incorporate pumpkin into savory dishes in autumn?' These posts encourage timely engagement, inspire creativity, and help members cook with seasonal produce.
Frame these debates playfully and inclusively, for example: 'Team Cilantro: Love it or hate it? Share your favorite cilantro dishes or alternatives!' Encourage respectful sharing of preferences and alternatives, making it clear all opinions are welcome to foster a positive and open community environment.
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