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AIBU?

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Original poster

Aibu to ask you to recommend a good brand of caviar?

15 replies

InkedGreen · 05/09/2019 16:09

Only had it out at places and need some for a big celebration next month.

I don't really want to buy a Chinese brand due to the animal welfare and general quality but I understand 60% now comes from China!

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Sweetdreamer93 · 05/09/2019 16:10

Try London Fine foods website.

Sweetdreamer93 · 05/09/2019 16:11

Don’t forget the mother of pearl spoon as normal ones change the taste.

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InkedGreen · 05/09/2019 16:13

Ah thank you, looks like they just do an exmore golden caviar. Will people think it's cheap if it's not black?

Have you tried this brand?

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InkedGreen · 05/09/2019 16:13

Ah yes I've actually got a set of 6 spoons already 😁

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EvenPhilip · 05/09/2019 16:15

Attilus caviar in London do Mail Order, various price levels if you do not have the funds for Beluga.

IsobelRae23 · 05/09/2019 16:16

How much do you want to spend is the question?

Divebar · 05/09/2019 16:21

Surprised more people haven’t responded

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InkedGreen · 05/09/2019 16:22

Looking to get about 60g, enough for 4 people to have a few bites. Is that enough? Would spend up to 200 or a bit more if it's worth it.

Would rather get one where the eggs are massaged out rather then the sturgeon killed.

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LaurieFairyCake · 05/09/2019 16:30

Yes, we had vegetarian (!) caviar where the sturgeon laid the eggs but wasn't harmed a couple of years ago for Christmas - from this place

www.kccaviar.co.uk/products/caviar

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InkedGreen · 05/09/2019 16:45

The vegetarian looks good, would you say the taste is not far off Beluga?

50g enough for 4 people?

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butterry · 05/09/2019 17:01

Exmoor caviar from London fine foods online, last I checked it was only one that is made in the UK. I liked the Cornish one most after trying their sampler. I think 1 tsp is about 10g so it depends how much you want to serve. I would use 1/2 tsp for one canapés and allow 2-3 tsp a person for a few bites.

Kiddofreddo80 · 05/09/2019 17:03

YABU

Loopytiles · 05/09/2019 17:06

How fancy!

Have only tried caviar canapes once or twice at weddings I think.

Would love to know the whole menu for this celebration

youmeandconchitawurst · 05/09/2019 17:15

Does everyone actually like it? If not, probably give it a miss. London fine foods does a good selection and explains the main differences between the grades. I only say this because I think it's grim (weird because I love fish roe in general) and I'd hate anyone to waste that amount on something I know I don't like.

EvenPhilip · 05/09/2019 17:49

50 grams isn't really enough for four.

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