Quick answer
Store caviar sealed in the coldest part of your fridge, never freeze it, and open the tin only when you are ready to serve — Crown Caviars delivers every tin refrigerated, with tins from AED 525 per 50g.
Caviar is a fresh, delicate product, and how you handle it after delivery decides how good it tastes. Here is how to store it at home in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, and what to do once the tin is open.
Refrigerate straight away
Caviar travels and rests in an unbroken cold chain, so the moment your order arrives, move the tin into the fridge. Crown Caviars dispatches every tin refrigerated, and keeping it cold from that point on protects the texture and flavour.
Place the tin in the coldest part of the fridge, towards the back, rather than in the door where the temperature swings every time it opens.
Keep it sealed until you serve
Leave the tin closed and undisturbed until you are ready to enjoy it. Opening it early exposes the roe to air and warmth, which dulls the taste and softens the pearls.
Check the label on your tin for the best-before guidance and storage instructions, and follow those over any general rule.
Avoid freezing and warmth
Do not freeze caviar. Freezing can damage the delicate pearls and change their texture. Equally, avoid leaving the tin on the counter or in a warm car — heat is the quickest way to spoil the experience.
If you are entertaining, serve the tin over a bowl of crushed ice so it stays chilled at the table, and return any remainder to the fridge promptly.
Once the tin is open
Open caviar is best enjoyed soon after opening. If you have some left, press cling film gently over the surface, close the tin or move it to a small airtight container, and return it to the fridge.
Use a mother-of-pearl spoon (from AED 80) rather than metal when serving, and avoid stirring so the pearls stay whole.
Choose a tin size you will finish
Because open caviar is best enjoyed soon, match the tin to your guest list. The 50g tin (from AED 525) suits a tasting or a small gift, while 125g, 250g and larger tins up to 1kg suit entertaining and events.
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
Where should I store caviar?
Keep the sealed tin in the coldest part of your fridge, towards the back and away from the door, until you are ready to serve.
Can you freeze caviar?
No. Freezing can damage the delicate pearls and change the texture, so keep caviar refrigerated rather than frozen.
How should I keep caviar cold while serving?
Set the tin over a bowl of crushed ice at the table so it stays chilled, and return it to the fridge once everyone has had their fill.
How is caviar kept fresh for delivery in the UAE?
Every Crown Caviars tin is held in an unbroken cold chain and dispatched refrigerated, so it arrives chilled across Dubai, the UAE and the GCC.