Quick answer
Serve caviar well chilled, straight from its tin, with a mother-of-pearl spoon (from AED 80) and simple accompaniments like blinis or plain toast — never a metal spoon, which can taint the delicate flavour.
Great caviar needs very little. The aim is to protect its texture and flavour from the fridge to the first taste — here is how to serve it with confidence at home or at an event in Dubai.
Keep it cold until the moment you serve
Store the tin in the coldest part of the fridge and open it only when guests are ready. If it is going to sit on the table, nestle the tin in a bowl of crushed ice so it stays chilled while you enjoy it.
Crown Caviars delivers every tin refrigerated, so it arrives chilled — keep that chain going right up to serving.
Use a mother-of-pearl spoon
Caviar is traditionally served with a non-metallic spoon, because metal can affect its delicate taste. Mother-of-pearl is the classic choice, and a spoon (from AED 80) also makes the tin look the part.
Spoon the caviar gently and avoid pressing or stirring, so the pearls stay whole.
Keep the accompaniments simple
Let the caviar lead. Warm blinis, plain toast points, unsalted butter or a little crème fraîche all work well; avoid anything strongly flavoured that would overpower the roe.
Many people also enjoy a small spoonful on its own, straight from the back of the hand or the spoon, to taste the caviar at its purest.
Choosing a tin for serving
A 50g tin of Baeri (from AED 525) is a sensible way to start; for a showpiece, a Beluga grade starts from AED 850 per 50g. Tins are available from 50g up to 1kg, so you can size the tin to your guest list.
Caviar prices at Crown Caviars
| Caviar | From (50g) |
|---|---|
| Baeri | AED 525 |
| Russian Asetra | AED 575 |
| Imperial | AED 625 |
| Kaluga Beluga | AED 675 |
| Royal Beluga | AED 775 |
| Caspian Black Beluga | AED 850 |
| Caspian Gray Beluga | AED 950 |
| Caviar Hybrid | AED 1,100 |
| Golden Imperial | AED 1,250 |
Prices are VAT-inclusive, in AED. Caviar tins are also available in 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg.
Frequently asked
Why shouldn't caviar be served with a metal spoon?
Metal can affect caviar's delicate flavour, so a non-metallic spoon is traditional. Mother-of-pearl spoons start from AED 80 at Crown Caviars.
Should caviar be served cold?
Yes. Keep the tin refrigerated until serving, and if it stays on the table, set it over crushed ice so it remains chilled.
What do you serve with caviar?
Keep it simple: warm blinis, plain toast, unsalted butter or crème fraîche. The accompaniment should support the caviar, not compete with it.