Summer is the height of the British wedding season, and couples looking for a touch of true luxury are increasingly turning to caviar. Whether served as elegant canapés during the reception, given as memorable favours or chosen as a gift for the happy couple, caviar brings a sense of occasion that few foods can match. Here’s how to make it part of your day.
Caviar canapés for the reception
Caviar makes a show-stopping canapé that needs very little to shine. Keep accompaniments light so nothing overwhelms the delicate flavour: blinis, lightly toasted bread or unsalted crackers, a little crème fraîche, quail eggs or new potatoes. As a guide, allow around 5g of caviar per canapé.
For larger guest numbers, our Aquitaine and Oscietra offer wonderful flavour at a price that scales sensibly across a wedding party, while a tin of Beluga adds a real flourish to the top table.
Caviar as wedding favours and gifts
A small 10g or 30g tin makes an exquisite, unexpected favour, and a King’s Caviar Gift Box, complete with a mother-of-pearl spoon, is a beautiful gift for the couple, the parents or the wedding party. Holder of a Royal Warrant, King’s caviar is ethically farmed and DNA-tested, with next-day UK delivery available on eligible orders placed before 1pm.
How much caviar do you need?
Served on its own, allow 30–50g per person; for canapés, around 5g each. As a rough guide, 100 canapés need about 500g of caviar. For exact costs by variety and tin size, see our caviar price guide, and our team can advise on larger orders for catering.
FAQ: How much caviar do I need for 100 wedding guests?
If you’re serving one caviar canapé per guest, allow roughly 500g (about 5g each). For a more generous tasting, scale up accordingly, our team can help you plan the right quantity.
FAQ: What is the best caviar for wedding canapés?
Aquitaine and Oscietra are ideal: both have a clean, refined flavour and offer excellent value across larger numbers of genuine sturgeon caviar at a more accessible price point for larger events.
Related reading
- Things to Know About Caviar
- Caviar Pairing Guide: Recipes for Every Occasion
- Storing Your Caviar
- Understanding CITES and Caviar
- Why Caviar DNA Testing Matters
- The Tradition of Mother of Pearl and Caviar
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