◆ Updated ◆ By LeDiamont — Zervan GmbH
Caviar can make a distinctive gift for a celebration, a dinner host, a client or someone who appreciates fine food. The right choice depends less on buying the largest tin and more on matching the variety and quantity to the recipient, the number of people who will taste it and the occasion. The LeDiamont range includes Iranian Baeri, Sevruga, Ossetra and Beluga AA® caviar. Check the relevant product page and contact us to confirm current ordering availability before planning your gift.
Quick guide
- ◆For a first tasting: consider Baeri or Ossetra in a small format.
- ◆For a more intense profile: Sevruga is a strong option.
- ◆For a prestigious classic: Beluga AA® is the reference choice in the range.
- ◆For a shared tasting: choose a Sevruga format suited to the number of guests.
- ◆Choose quantity according to the number of people and the menu rather than price alone.
Why give caviar?
Caviar is both a food and an experience. It can be served during an aperitif, a dinner or a private tasting. It is particularly suited to people who enjoy gastronomy. It is not appropriate for people who avoid fish or have a fish allergy. Check the recipient’s dietary requirements and the product’s allergen information before choosing a gift. [4] For business gifts, check the recipient company’s policy and any applicable gift-value limits.
Choosing by recipient
Large pearls and a delicate texture, from Huso huso sturgeon, as described on the product page.
Choose the format according to the number of guests and current availability.
Plan 30 g per person for a tasting and choose tins that cover the total.
How much caviar?
For a tasting, plan 30 g of caviar per person. For a generous aperitif centred on caviar, allow about 50 g per person; if caviar forms the main part of the meal, about 125 g per person. Multiply by the number of people, then choose the tins that cover the total. These are LeDiamont planning guidelines; adjust to the menu. For a two-person tasting, 2 × 30 g = 60 g in total, which can be covered by two 30 g tins. For blini, allow about 3–5 g per bite; a 50 g tin provides approximately 10–16 complete bites. See our guide to how much caviar per person.
Gift ideas by occasion
| Occasion | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Christmas / New Year | Ossetra, Beluga AA® or Sevruga. Confirm current availability and permitted domestic delivery options before planning your gift. |
| Valentine’s Day / anniversary | Two 30 g tins for a two-person tasting (60 g in total); add a suitable spoon and serving instructions if desired. |
| Birthday | Baeri, Sevruga or Ossetra, chosen according to taste. |
| Host / thank-you | A small-format tin; tell the recipient the gift needs refrigeration and arrange handover when they can receive it promptly. |
| Corporate gift | Caviar or Iranian saffron; check the recipient company’s gift policy. |
What to include
- ◆A mother-of-pearl, glass or porcelain spoon; horn or wood can also be used. Good food-grade stainless steel is acceptable; avoid silver.
- ◆A serving card with the product’s storage temperature, use-by date and after-opening instructions, plus our guide to serving caviar.
- ◆Blini, brioche or crème fraîche, chosen close to serving time. Keep crème fraîche, prepared potatoes and chopped eggs covered and refrigerated until serving. [3]
- ◆Champagne or chilled vodka are optional pairings described by Great British Chefs. [5] Taste the caviar plain first, then compare a small sip. The LeDiamont Champagne collection is available for browsing; these products are currently unavailable.
- ◆Iranian saffron can complement a gourmet gift; keep its threads sealed, dark and dry. It does not require refrigerated transport.
Storage and serving instructions for the recipient
Keep the caviar refrigerated at −3 to +3 °C and follow any narrower range on its label. Take each tin out about 10 minutes before serving it on a bed of ice. Keep the tin on ice throughout service, replenish the ice, and prevent direct contact between the grains and the ice. For a longer tasting, bring out small quantities and keep reserve tins refrigerated.
For quality, limit time off ice to about 30 minutes; never leave caviar unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours in total. Reseal and refrigerate leftovers promptly. An opened tin is best within 48 hours, and follow any shorter period on the label. An unopened tin may keep for up to about 3 months, depending on its label’s use-by date and storage instructions. These times assume the cold chain has been maintained. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions after opening. [2]
Arranging a caviar gift
Delivery outside Switzerland requires individual confirmation of shipping availability and terms by LeDiamont before ordering. Before arranging a gift, contact LeDiamont to confirm product availability and any permitted domestic delivery options.
- 1If a domestic chilled delivery is confirmed, use an address where the recipient can receive it promptly.
- 2Tell the recipient when the agreed handover or confirmed delivery is expected, and that the gift needs prompt refrigeration.
- 3Keep the tin cold during any agreed handover and refrigerate it promptly at −3 to +3 °C, following any narrower range and the use-by date on the label.
- 4Give the recipient the storage and serving instructions above, and follow the specific product label.
- 5Before major holidays, confirm availability and any permitted domestic delivery arrangement directly with LeDiamont.
Listed gift formats
| Caviar | Tin sizes |
|---|---|
| Iranian Baeri Caviar | 30 g, 50 g, 125 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1,000 g |
| Iranian Sevruga Caviar | 30 g and 50 g |
| Iranian Ossetra Caviar | 30 g, 50 g, 125 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1,000 g |
| Iranian Beluga AA® Caviar | 30 g, 50 g, 125 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1,000 g |
| Iranian Sevruga Caviar (125 g to 1 kg) | 125 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1,000 g |
These selected gift formats were listed on product pages checked on 13 October 2026. Other pack weights may also be listed; check which options can currently be selected, together with availability and prices. A catalogue listing does not confirm that orders are open.
Mistakes to avoid
- ✕Buying a tin that is too large for the number of people.
- ✕Sending a chilled parcel without warning.
- ✕Confusing other fish roe with sturgeon caviar; read the species and product information on the label. [1]
Read also: our complete guide to Iranian caviar, its history, its varieties and how to buy it in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
What caviar suits a first-time gift?
Baeri or Ossetra in a small format can be a practical introduction.
What size should I give?
Plan 30 g per person for a tasting and multiply by the number of people; then choose available tins that cover the total.
Can it be sent directly?
Confirm product availability and permitted domestic delivery options directly with LeDiamont before arranging a gift. Delivery outside Switzerland requires individual confirmation of shipping availability and terms by LeDiamont before ordering. If a domestic chilled delivery is confirmed, make sure someone can receive it promptly and refrigerate it as labelled.
How long does it keep?
Keep caviar refrigerated at −3 to +3 °C, following any narrower range on the label. An unopened tin may keep for up to about 3 months, depending on its use-by date. Once opened, it is best within 48 hours, and follow any shorter period on the label. These times assume the cold chain has been maintained.
Is it suitable as a corporate gift?
It can be, subject to the recipient company’s gift policy and value limits.
Explore LeDiamont’s Iranian caviar range and check each product page for current availability, price, currency and formats. Contact us to confirm ordering availability and permitted domestic delivery options before arranging a gift.
Sources and scope
- DGCCRF — Caviar : lisez les étiquettes ! — Sturgeon roe and reading species information on the label.
- French Ministry of the Economy — Date limite de consommation (DLC), date de durabilité minimale (DDM) : quelles différences ? — Use-by dates, storage conditions and manufacturer instructions after opening.
- French Ministry of Agriculture — Cuisine à domicile : les bons gestes d’hygiène — General food hygiene and prompt refrigeration of prepared foods.
- Food Standards Agency — Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers — Fish as an allergen and checking ingredient and allergen information.
- Great British Chefs — What to Serve with Caviar — Optional Champagne and chilled-vodka pairings.
Gift ideas, serving quantities and caviar-specific storage ranges are LeDiamont guidance. Public sources support general labelling, allergen and food-hygiene principles. Product formats refer to the dated catalogue check above; confirm the current label, selectable formats and ordering availability with LeDiamont.