Caviar Pairing: What Goes with Caviar?

Pick a tin to see what to drink and eat with it. Each caviar has its own character, so buttery Baerii and velvety Beluga want different partners.

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What goes with Baerii caviar?

Mild and buttery, with a light touch of brine.

What to drink

  • Brut champagne Our pickFine bubbles and bright acidity cut through the butteriness, so every spoonful tastes fresh.
  • Crisp white wineA Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño adds a citrus lift that suits Baerii’s gentle salt.
  • English sparkling wineUsually made the same way as champagne, often with a sharper green apple edge.

What to eat

On its own
Warm blinis or toast points with a little crème fraîche.
As a canapé
Crisp new potatoes with soured cream and chives, finished with a few pearls.
In a dish
Soft scrambled eggs or avocado toast. Add the caviar right at the end, off the heat.

Baerii is the most forgiving tin to cook with. If you want caviar in a dish, start here.

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What goes with Royal Imperial caviar?

Briny to start, then creamy and buttery.

What to drink

  • Dry champagne Our pickAn Extra Brut or Brut matches the clean, briny opening and lets the creamy finish come through.
  • Chilled vodkaSmooth and neutral, it clears your palate so the brine tastes fresh each time.
  • ChablisUnoaked Chardonnay with a mineral edge that sits well with the salt.

What to eat

On its own
Blinis with crème fraîche, or a spoonful straight from the tin.
As a canapé
Devilled eggs topped with a few golden pearls.
In a dish
Seared scallops, lobster risotto or buttery linguine with a squeeze of lemon.

Royal Imperial loves seafood. If scallops or lobster are on the menu, this is the tin to put next to them.

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What goes with Oscietra caviar?

Nutty and creamy, with a long finish.

What to drink

  • Blanc de Blancs champagne Our pickMade only from Chardonnay, its toasty brioche notes echo Oscietra’s walnut-like richness.
  • Chilled vodkaIt keeps things clean, so the nutty finish lingers longer.
  • Fino sherryBone dry and chilled, with a salty, almond edge that picks up Oscietra’s nutty notes.

What to eat

On its own
Straight from a mother of pearl spoon. Oscietra has enough flavour to need little help.
As a canapé
Plain blinis or halved quail eggs. Keep the toppings simple.
In a dish
Keep it light. A spoonful on a poached egg or a warm potato rösti is plenty.

Go easy on onion and lemon. They mask the nutty notes that make Oscietra worth choosing.

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What goes with Beluga caviar?

Large pearls, rich and velvety, with a nutty depth.

What to drink

  • Ice-cold vodka Our pickThe traditional partner. It’s clean and neutral, so nothing gets in the way of that velvety texture.
  • Full-bodied champagneA vintage or Pinot Noir-led champagne has the weight to stand up to Beluga’s richness.
  • Dry martiniMade with vodka or gin and only a whisper of vermouth. Served ice cold, it’s clean enough to let Beluga’s texture shine.

What to eat

On its own
From the spoon, with nothing else. Taste Beluga on its own before you add anything.
As a canapé
A few pearls on a fresh oyster, or on a plain blini.
In a dish
Don’t cook with it. At most, add a spoonful to a soft poached egg just before serving.

Skip oaky wines and anything sweet. They flatten Beluga’s buttery depth.

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Can’t choose? A caviar tasting selection lets you try Baerii, Royal Imperial and Oscietra side by side.

Whichever tin you pick, serve it with a non-metal spoon. Metal leaves a faint metallic taste. You’ll find spoons in our caviar accessories.

What food and drinks pair with caviar?

Caviar doesn’t need much help. The best pairings are mild, cool and a little creamy, so the salt and butteriness of the pearls stay front and centre. The better the caviar, the less you need to put with it.

The tool above is the quickest way to match a tin. Pick one from the London Caviar Company range and you’ll see the drinks and food that suit it best. The rules below hold whichever caviar you choose.

What food goes with caviar?

Start with a plain base. Warm blinis are the traditional choice, with toast points and unsalted crackers close behind. Keep strong flavours like garlic, spice and raw onion to a minimum, as they’ll mask the pearls.

The classic Russian spread adds a few small bowls on the side: crème fraîche, chopped egg white and yolk, chives and a little shallot. Lemon wedges are traditional too, but a squeeze is easy to overdo. Let guests add what they like, and encourage them to try a spoonful plain first.

Beyond the blini, caviar loves eggs, potatoes and seafood. Soft scrambled eggs, devilled eggs, crisp new potatoes, oysters and seared scallops all work well.

What cream and cheese go with caviar?

Crème fraîche is the go-to. Its gentle sourness balances the salt and gives each bite a cool, creamy finish. Soured cream works the same way, and unsalted butter on toast is a lovely alternative.

If you want cheese, keep it soft and mild. Cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta make a good base on a cracker or blini. Skip aged, blue or strongly flavoured cheeses, which will drown out the caviar.

Can I cook with caviar?

You can, as long as the caviar itself never goes near the heat. Add it right at the end, on top of the finished dish. Creamy, buttery dishes suit it best, such as pasta with a light butter sauce, risotto or fish with a dill cream. Tomato and red wine sauces will overpower it.

What drink pairs best with caviar?

Champagne and vodka are the two traditional partners. Both are cold, clean and dry, which is exactly what caviar wants. Champagne’s bubbles and acidity cut through the richness, while vodka simply gets out of the way.

Vodka is the Russian way. Serve it ice cold, straight from the freezer, and keep it plain rather than flavoured. It suits the richer tins best, Beluga in particular.

Which champagne pairs best with caviar?

Always go dry. A Brut is the safe all-rounder, and an Extra Brut is drier still, which suits the cleaner, brinier tins. Sweeter styles like Demi-Sec clash with the salt, so leave those for pudding.

For a closer match, pair the champagne with the tin. Mild Baerii is happy with a crisp Brut, and Royal Imperial’s briny start suits an Extra Brut. Nutty Oscietra loves a Blanc de Blancs, made only from Chardonnay, with toasty notes that echo the pearls. Rich Beluga can take a fuller, Pinot Noir-led or vintage champagne.

Champagne isn’t compulsory. English sparkling wine, Cava or a dry Prosecco give you the same bubbles and freshness for less. Serve any of them well chilled.

What wine pairs with caviar?

Choose a dry, crisp white with good acidity. Heavily oaked whites and most reds are best avoided, as their weight and tannins clash with the delicate pearls.

Each tin has its favourites. Baerii suits a citrusy Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño, while Royal Imperial shines with the mineral edge of an unoaked Chablis. Oscietra’s creamy, nutty character works with a dry white Burgundy. Beluga is happiest with vodka or champagne, but an unoaked Chardonnay is a fine still choice.

Chenin Blanc and dry Riesling are reliable all-rounders if you’re serving more than one variety.

What can I drink with caviar that isn’t alcoholic?

Look for the same qualities: cold, crisp and dry. Chilled sparkling water, an alcohol-free sparkling cider or a lightly brewed green tea will refresh your palate between spoonfuls. Avoid anything sweet or fruity, which fights with the salt.

What are some unusual caviar pairings?

Some of the best pairings break the rules. A plain, lightly salted crisp with a dollop of crème fraîche and a few pearls makes a fun, easy canapé. Choose a thick-cut crisp that won’t snap under the topping.

For drinks, try a chilled fino sherry. Its salty, almond edge picks up nutty caviars like Oscietra. A dry martini made with vodka or gin works too, as long as it’s ice cold and light on the vermouth. Chilled, dry sake is another clean, gentle option.

Put together your own caviar spread

Get the basics right and caviar is one of the easiest things to serve. Keep it ice cold and use a spoon made from mother of pearl, bone or glass rather than metal. Allow 30 to 50g per person if it’s the main event.

When you’re ready to buy caviar online, London Caviar Company has four caviar varieties to choose from, from gentle Baerii to rich Beluga. Every tin is sustainably farmed, Friend of the Sea certified and delivered chilled across the UK.

Not sure which tin suits your menu? Get in touch with the team and they’ll help you choose.