By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com
The most common caviar mistake is not the grade; it is the arithmetic. Order too small and the tin dies before the second round of blinis. Order too big and the leftovers race their 72-hour clock. Here is the sizing maths we walk clients through every week, by occasion.
Key Takeaways
- Per-person guide: 10-15g canapé taste, 30g proper serving, 50g indulgence
- 30g tin: one generous solo serving, or a tasting moment for two
- 50g tin: a comfortable starter for two, canapés for four
- 125g tin: the dinner-party size, six to eight as a starter
- Opened caviar keeps 48-72 hours, so size to the evening, not the month
The Per-Person Maths
Start from the spoon, not the tin. Alongside other canapés, 10-15g per person reads as generous. As a plated starter with blinis and crème fraîche, 30g each is the classic ration. When caviar is the event itself, 50g a head stops being a taste and becomes an experience. Our per-person guide goes deeper on occasions; below is how those numbers map to real tins.
What Each Tin Actually Covers
30g, the introduction. One person, treated properly; two people, a shared tasting on a quiet evening. The right size for meeting a new grade before committing, which is why the Signature Tasting Set is built from comparison-sized tins.
50g, the sweet spot. A real starter for two, a canapé pass for four. The most ordered size for date nights and small celebrations, with no leftovers to mourn.
125g, the table size. Six to eight guests as a starter, four when caviar is the star course. One big tin holds temperature better through service than several small open ones, which is exactly why kitchens buy this format.
Three Sizing Scenarios
Date night for two: one 50g of Oscietra Royal, blinis, done. Dinner for six: a 125g tin, or two grades in 50g tins for a comparison course. A first tin ever: 30g of Royal Baeri; learn your palate for £40 before scaling the ambition.
When in doubt, round up one size: an open tin keeps 48-72 hours chilled, and tomorrow's scrambled eggs will thank you. Every size ships cold across the UK in 24-48 hours from the collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 30g tin enough for two people?
As a tasting moment, yes; as a proper starter, no. Two people sharing 30g get about two spoons each, so size up to 50g for a real course.
How many people does 125g of caviar serve?
Six to eight as a plated starter at 15-20g each, or four as a generous centrepiece course.
Why not just buy several small tins instead of one large?
Each opened tin starts its own oxidation clock, and small tins warm faster on the table. One right-sized tin serves better and tastes fresher to the last spoon.
What size is best for a gift?
50g reads as generous without presuming the recipient's appetite; a four-tin tasting set outperforms any single size when their taste is unknown.
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