Quick answer
The best things to serve with caviar are warm blinis, plain toast points, unsalted butter or a little crème fraîche, served with a mother-of-pearl spoon, and at Crown Caviars tins start from AED 525 for 50g of Baeri.
Good caviar needs very little around it. This guide covers the classic accompaniments, what to keep off the plate and how to keep a simple spread in service of your tin, whether you are hosting in Dubai or enjoying a quiet evening at home.
The classic accompaniments
Warm blinis are the traditional base: small, soft and neutral, they carry the pearls without competing. Plain toast points or lightly buttered toast give a gentle crunch, and unsalted butter adds richness.
A small spoonful of crème fraîche softens the saltiness and suits milder caviar particularly well.
What to avoid
Skip strong flavours that overpower the roe, such as raw onion, heavy sauces, lemon squeezed over the pearls or anything heavily spiced. Caviar is lightly salted, so avoid salty accompaniments too.
Serve with a mother-of-pearl spoon rather than metal so the flavour stays clean. Spoons start from AED 80.
Taste it plain first
Take a small spoonful on its own before adding anything. This lets you notice the texture and flavour of the particular variety, whether the mild, nutty Baeri or the richer Osetra and Beluga.
Keep it cold, keep it simple
Serve the tin nestled in crushed ice and add accompaniments only at the last moment. See our guide to serving caviar for the full method and our champagne pairing guide for drinks.
Every Crown Caviars order is dispatched refrigerated across Dubai, the UAE and the GCC, with tins from AED 525 per 50g.
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
What do you serve with caviar?
Warm blinis, plain toast points, unsalted butter or a little crème fraîche. Keep the accompaniments simple so the caviar leads.
Should I put lemon or onion on caviar?
It is best not to. Strong flavours such as raw onion or lemon can overpower the delicate pearls.
What spoon should I use for caviar?
A mother-of-pearl spoon, which keeps the flavour clean. At Crown Caviars they start from AED 80.
How much does caviar cost in the UAE?
At Crown Caviars, caviar starts from AED 525 for a 50g tin of Baeri, with Caspian Black Beluga from AED 850 per 50g.