How it started
Learning the craft
Simply sourcing caviar wasn’t enough, before founding Sturgeon Valley; Nicholas and Xinyue worked with industry experts over 12 months, learning how to properly select, grade and mature caviar. Now able to do everything in-house and conduct all processing at their Rotorua based facility in New Zealand, they have complete control over caviar grading and maturation without any limitations.
Culinary passion
Nicholas and Xinyue embrace New Zealand culinary culture, where a blend of diverse international influences and a strong emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients defines the dining experience. Their caviar adds a touch of opulence to New Zealand's fine dining scene, offering chefs and diners new gastronomic experiences with an ingredient known for its delicate yet complex flavour.
Quality & Processing
Our meticulous craftsmanship ensures the highest quality caviar in every tin. Kaluga caviar is widely recognized and sought after by chefs and connoisseurs around the world for its exceptional flavour profile and superior appearance.
Sustainable Sourcing
Our Kaluga roe is sourced from a cutting-edge aqua farm located along China's Yangtze River, adjacent to a vital national water reserve. This modern facility leverages abundant natural freshwater resources and utilises renewable solar energy, minimizing its carbon footprint while providing optimal conditions for sturgeon farming. With decades of expertise in caviar production and a strong commitment to conservation, our partners not only supply global markets but also collaborate with research institutions to advance sturgeon aquaculture.
Grading & Maturation
Each batch of sturgeon roe is graded based on size and appearance before being seasoned and preserved with fine salt. The roe then undergoes a monitored maturation process in our cold storage facility in Rotorua, New Zealand, for a minimum of 30 days, with precise monitoring and temperature control, transforming it into caviar. During this time the salt gradually penetrates the caviar, enhancing its flavour and creating a creamy texture rich in umami. Once maturation is complete, we hand-pack the caviar into individual vacuum-sealed tins.
Dedication for perfection
Our meticulous craftsmanship ensures optimal quality caviar in every tin. Special care is taken to ensure that the caviar pearls remain undamaged, and only well-formed pearls, free from imperfections, reach your hands.
