National Caviar Day: The best brands to buy in the UK

Who doesn’t love to add caviar to their food or snack as a little treat? After all, true joy is in the finer things in life. And with it being National Caviar Day on 18 July, what better occasion to indulge in this delightful culinary treasure that elevates every meal it graces?

Caviar has cemented itself as one of the modern culinary staples all year round. Every restaurant you go to, there is at least one dish on the menu that features it. It has become a symbol for luxury in the culinary world. 

And so, in honour of National Caviar Day, we have rounded up some of the best brands in the UK that can help elevate your next dinner or party this summer.Azure Caviar

Azure is one of only three caviar suppliers with no middle man in the UK, which means consistency of high quality caviar is guaranteed. Azure is stocked at Le Deli Robuchon and can also be found in the dishes of some of the best restaurants in London. If you’re looking to indulge in caviar that is restaurant approved, Azure is the way to go.Exmoor Caviar

Exmoor is UK’s first sturgeon caviar farm and has been operating in Devon since 2012, supplying their products into 80 Michelin Star establishments. Sustainability, quality and craftsmanship are at the core of Exmoor, and they are widely regarded as the luxury caviar brand to go for. And this National Caviar Day, what better way to celebrate than by eating caviar that has the Michelin stamp of approval? 

Related: Tempus Hot List — July 2024Imperial Caviar

In 1993, Imperial Caviar set up the world’s very first website to offer caviar online, making it the world’s first online caviar retailer. It supplies the finest sustainable caviar that is sourced from ethical producers, selected and packed in the UK, and delivered chilled directly to your door. And what’s more, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay swears by it too. And if that doesn’t convince you to splurge on some Imperial Caviar, what will?Attilus Caviar

The team of experts at Attilus Caviar produce completely sustainable and fully traceable caviar for gourmet chefs and connoisseurs. This brand makes use of its state of the art facilities to keep their sturgeons in peak condition, ready for their eggs to be expertly harvested. They are also ecologically friendly and produce as little waste as possible.Caviar House

You cannot make a caviar list without including Caviar House & Prunier. They have some of the most impressive selections of fine caviars and smoked Balik salmon, representing the absolute benchmark in caviar. To celebrate National Caviar Day, Caviar House is hosting a caviar masterclass in their flagship Piccadilly establishment on 18 July, where their resident caviar expert will take guests through the art of selecting, serving, and savouring the finest caviar. What better way to mark the occasion than to attend a masterclass taught by the very best in the game?

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