This How Much Caviar to Serve Guests Guide gives you practical quantities for different guest counts and serving styles.
The right amount of caviar depends on the serving style and your guest count. You will need less caviar for a few bites than for an appetiser or tasting, and more if caviar is the main feature.
It can be tricky to order caviar for guests. You do not want to run out. But caviar is expensive, so you do not want to order too much either. And if you do not serve caviar often, it can be hard to know how much is adequate.
How Much Caviar to Order for Guests
The amount depends mainly on how you plan to serve the caviar. As a planning guide, use 5–10g per person for a few bites, 15–30g for an appetiser or tasting, and 30–50g when caviar is the main feature.
Here is how much you may need for different numbers of guests.
How Much Caviar for Two People
Serve 10–20g for a few bites, 30–60g for an appetiser or tasting, or 60–100g if caviar is the main feature. If you are trying caviar for the first time, a 30g tin may be enough for two people.
How Much Caviar for 10 Guests
You will need 50–100g for a few bites, 150–300g for an appetiser or tasting, or 300–500g if caviar is the main feature.
How Much Caviar for 50 Guests
Plan for 250–500g for a few bites, 750g–1.5kg for an appetiser or tasting, or 1.5–2.5kg if caviar is the main feature.
How Much Caviar for 100 Guests
Use 500g–1kg for a few bites, 1.5–3kg for an appetiser or tasting, or 3–5kg if caviar is the main feature.
For a different guest count, multiply the number of guests by the amount per person for your serving style. If you are serving caviar in more than one way, calculate each serving separately and add the amounts together.
Caviar Serving Style
A few details about how you serve the caviar can help you narrow down the amount.
- Number of bites: With canapés, it helps to count how many each guest will get. Depending on the size, allow around 2–5g of caviar for each one. Three canapés with 2.5g each, for instance, come to 7.5g per guest. Serve five and that goes up to 12.5g.
- Serving method: Ready-made bites make portions easier to control. With self-service, some guests may take more than others. In that case, use the higher end of the suggested range.
- Accompaniments: Blinis, potato, crème fraîche and other accompaniments can make the serving more substantial. But there is no fixed amount to deduct when serving caviar with them.
- Caviar variety: There is no reliable reason to change the amount depending on the type.
How Much Caviar To Buy: Tips
- Order your tin sizes to match: Say you want 80g of caviar, but the tins on offer do not quite make up 80g. Instead of automatically adding another 10% or 15% as a safety buffer, look at the tin sizes available and buy the closest practical amount that covers what you need.
- Decide between large and small tins: A larger tin may work out cheaper per gram. With smaller tins, you can open another only when you need it. So you can control how much more you use.
- Order by weight: Avoid spoonfuls. The size of a spoonful can vary. It can be difficult to tally up for a group.
- Check availability for large orders: If you are serving 50 or 100 guests and have a specific caviar in mind, check in advance about your quantity with the supplier.
Order Caviar for Your Guests from Caviar Indonesia
Choose from 17 caviar varieties at Caviar Indonesia, including Beluga, Royal Oscietra, Sevruga, Siberian and Kaluga Hybrid. We source our caviar from renowned aquaculture producers worldwide.
We have tins of different sizes depending on the caviar. So, you can buy an amount that suits your guest count.
Caviar Indonesia delivers nationwide using cold-chain packaging. Explore the caviar online or contact the team for help with your order.
FAQs
How much caviar should I order if some guests will not eat it?
Do not calculate for the full guest list. Use the number of guests you expect to serve.
How many people does a 30g tin of caviar serve?
It depends on how you serve it. A 30g tin can serve about three to six people for a few bites, one or two for an appetiser or tasting, or one person if caviar is the main feature.
What to do if my guest count changes after I order the caviar?
If you have fewer guests coming, do not open everything you ordered. For a larger guest number, estimate how much caviar you will need based on how you will be serving it and how many guests you will have.
