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Updated Mar 06, 2025How to Plan a Luxurious Caviar Wedding
Wedding catering experts share some egg-celent ideas to incorporate this delicacy into your big day.
Whether you've seen caviar weddings online or attended one and want to plan the caviar wedding of your dreams, you've landed on the right page. Including a caviar station in your celebration has become a popular wedding food trend and for good reason.
"What makes it [caviar] so special is not just its rarity as sturgeon can take decades to mature, but the experience itself as its delicate salty pop pairs perfectly with champagne," says Dario Montelvere, executive chef at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. "For a modern, playful twist, we love serving it on house-made potato chips to add texture and a bit of fun to the indulgence."
To learn more about how to serve caviar at your upcoming glamorous wedding, we tapped Montelvere, along with Jennifer Schepps, director of catering at Abigail Kirsch in Tarrytown, New York; Kent Smith, creative director at Design Cuisine in Arlington, Virginia; Jenna Yeh, senior culinary analyst at Catering by Michaels in Chicago; and Joe Lilly, executive chef at Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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How to Find Caviar Wedding Catering
If you want to find a wedding caterer who specializes in caviar catering and can help you execute a caviar bar, caviar station, caviar wall or your preferred presentation, knowing the right questions to ask your caterer is key to ensuring they are the best fit for your big day. In addition to inquiring about whether or not they specialize in caviar and have previously worked on caviar bars, stations and walls, Yeh notes that it is important to ask sourcing and quality questions such as, "How do you transport and maintain the caviar temperature?" "What types of caviar do you have available?" and "Where is the caviar sourced from?" to name a few.
"Be sure to clarify when the caviar will be served and for how long, how many guests will be accommodated, and whether the station will have a dedicated server or knowledgeable staff on hand," Smith adds. If the caterer you consult with has a menu, do your research by taking a look ahead of your meeting or before sending an inquiry as doing so can help you decipher if the caviar selection is what you're looking for and/or allow you the opportunity to ask whether or not you can make modifications.
The Knot Vendor Marketplace is a helpful resource for finding wedding catering companies (especially those specializing in caviar) for your wedding.
How to Plan Your Wedding Caviar Bar Menu
If you plan on having a caviar wall wedding, caviar station wedding, or a caviar wedding with touches of the delicacy throughout, knowing and planning your menu ahead of time (ideally, with the help of your wedding caterer) is key. Although your wedding is your big day, you want your guests to enjoy it, too. Read on for steps to plan your delicious food station's caviar menu.
Consider Guest Preferences
You want your guests to be satisfied with the caviar choices available. That said, asking and getting to know your guests better ahead of time can help you select the best types of caviar. "When I create anything for guests, I like to find out more about them. Are they adventurous? Are there certain foods that just completely turn them off? What makes them happy," Lilly says. You can ask your guests via word of mouth or send a survey to fill out, indicating their preferences.
Plan Your Budget
Caviar is an investment, and working with a luxury wedding planner can help you decide how much of your wedding budget you'd like to allocate for caviar service on your wedding day. "When designing your caviar bar menu, start with the selection of caviars—include premium choices, mid-range options and more sustainable, budget-friendly varieties," Smith says. Once you've established your wedding caviar budget, you can discuss your caviar dreams with your caterer to determine how much of each you'd like to offer.
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Choose Your Accompaniments and Toppings
Although caviar bumps are popular, there's nothing wrong with wanting to accompany this delicacy with some popular accompaniments and/or toppings. "For something unique, try mini potatoes, potato chips or beef tartare as toppings," Smith says. However, don't be afraid to keep it simple or experiment with unique pairings. Open the floor to your caterer, as they are the experts and will likely have professional insights they can share with you regarding caviar station ideas and/or recommendations.
Caviar Wedding Ideas
From caviar walls to caviar bars, we've compiled a list of caviar station ideas to incorporate this delicacy into your wedding menu.
1. Deviled Eggs with Caviar
Are you a fan of deviled eggs? Schepps recommends topping a tray of them with your favorite type of caviar. You can begin your celebration on a high note with these elevated appetizers or request that they be added to your wedding buffet to serve as a decadent bite.
2. Ice Sculpture Caviar Bar
Smith recommends an ice sculpture caviar bar for your big day. You can commission an artist to create an ice sculpture that matches your wedding's theme and/or is reminiscent of your love story. Just make sure to designate areas within your sculpture to place your caviar selection.
3. Caviar Cannoli
Although caviar isn't the first food that comes to mind when thinking about a cannoli, you shouldn't rule it out. Request that your caterer adorn the sides of some cannolis with caviar for a savory-sweet tasting experience. Plate them on a plate with ridges to prevent them from rolling around while serving–you're welcome.
4. Caviar Bumps
When it comes to a caviar wedding, it's hard to go wrong with caviar bumps. "I love it when the couple walks around with a tin during cocktail hour offering to spoon 'bumps' of caviar on guests' hands to slurp up and chase with some champagne," Yeh says.
5. Caviar-Topped Canapés
Begin your wedding reception with caviar-topped canapés. Canapé options include pastries or fresh bread. Crackers are also a great choice as they provide some extra crunch.
6. Caviar Bumps and Potato Chips
Although caviar bumps on top of potato chips might sound simple, your guests will appreciate this combination. You can top each chip before serving or display a selection of caviar bar-style for your guests to serve themselves according to their preferred amount and flavor.
7. Caviar and Raw Bar
Combine caviar and your favorite shellfish for the ultimate caviar bar. Whether or not you opt for a Beluga caviar bar or another type is up to you—either way, it'll add some extra luxury to your wedding festivities (and wedding menu).
8. Caviar Station
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Smith notes that a caviar station at your wedding can be particularly beneficial if you'd like to showcase a variety of caviars throughout your special event. Arrange them to be executed at various points throughout your celebration and create them to include different flavors each time.
