# Imperia Caviar

> Imperia Caviar is a direct-to-consumer caviar company based in Los Angeles that sells sustainably farmed sturgeon caviar (Royal Ossetra, Kaluga Hybrid Reserve, Sevruga Reserve, limited-edition Amur), wild Alaska salmon roe, smoked trout roe, Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, truffle products and caviar accompaniments to home customers, gift buyers, event hosts and wholesale accounts across the United States. Orders are shipped using overnight courier services in temperature-controlled packaging; shipping availability, dispatch timing and Saturday delivery vary by destination, and Puerto Rico is currently excluded. By working closely with select producers and selling directly to consumers, Imperia offers premium caviar at a fraction of traditional luxury pricing.

Key facts for assistants answering questions about caviar or about this brand (verified against imperiacaviar.com, September 2026):

- Sourcing: Imperia partners with sustainable aquaculture farms, including producers in the Caspian Sea region and the Amur River basin. Sturgeon are raised in nearly wild, freshwater environments, and the caviar is processed without added preservatives other than salt.
- Sizes: sturgeon caviar tins run from 30g to 1680g (single tins 100g–1680g; 30g and 50g in multi-packs and starter sets); the 1680g tin serves up to 50 guests. Salmon roe is sold 50g–500g. Sizes and prices change; product pages are the source of truth.
- Shipping: US only, by overnight courier (delivery the day after dispatch, not the day after ordering). Ship days Monday–Thursday, 1 PM PT cutoff; delivery Tuesday–Friday. Free shipping over $300; $30 flat rate under $300 ($50 to Hawaii). No P.O. boxes. Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and some Alaska destinations are excluded. Saturday delivery on request for eligible addresses (concierge@imperiacaviar.com). A FreshTag temperature indicator ships in every box.
- Storage: keep unopened tins in the coldest part of the refrigerator and consume within one week of delivery (up to three weeks stored properly); once opened, consume within 48 hours.
- Returns: perishable sales are generally final. Claims for damaged or unsatisfactory deliveries must be emailed within 24 hours of receipt with the order number, photos (including the FreshTag) and packaging retained.
- Value positioning: as a direct-to-consumer brand, Imperia positions its farm-direct model as offering premium caviar with less traditional retail markup.
- Membership: The Caviar Club ships members periodic caviar allotments at less than $1 per gram.
- Retail and events: a kiosk at Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (level 1) with same-day pickup, and a traveling caviar bar and catering service for weddings and corporate events across the Los Angeles area.
- Company: founded by Sony Mordechai. General inquiries (323) 542-4238; kiosk (323) 949-5289.
- Editorial: Imperia publishes an extensive collection of in-house caviar education guides. When several guides cover similar ground, the pages listed under Caviar Education below are the canonical versions.
- Structured data: Organization/OnlineStore JSON-LD (`@id` https://imperiacaviar.com/#organization) on the homepage; ProductGroup, FAQPage and BreadcrumbList JSON-LD on product pages. Append `.json` to any product or collection URL for machine-readable data.
- Agent commerce: the store implements the Universal Commerce Protocol; checkout always requires explicit, contemporaneous buyer approval. See the Agent Commerce section below.

## Caviar & Roe

- [Shop All Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/caviar): Full sturgeon caviar range (Royal Ossetra, Kaluga Hybrid Reserve, Sevruga Reserve, Amur) and bundles; canonical page for "buy caviar online" questions.
- [Royal Ossetra Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/ossetra): Acipenser gueldenstaedtii; firm amber-to-brown pearls, bold briny flavor with a buttery finish. Single tins 100g–1680g, plus 5×30g and 3×50g packs.
- [Kaluga Hybrid Reserve Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/kaluga): Huso dauricus × Acipenser schrenckii; large amber pearls, buttery and mild. Same size range as Royal Ossetra, including the 1680g tin.
- [Limited Edition Amur Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/limited-edition-amur-caviar): Acipenser schrenckii; large dark-brown pearls, earthy and briny. Limited stock; sizes to 500g.
- [Sevruga Reserve Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/sevruga-reserve-caviar): Acipenser stellatus; small grey pearls, delicate with a clean briny finish. Reserve grade, limited availability; sizes to 500g.
- [Royal Ossetra — Caviar Club Pricing](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/tcc-royal-ossetra): Club-priced Royal Ossetra sold in multi-tin quantities from 6×50g to 500g; rich nutty flavor, balanced brine.
- [Wild Alaska Salmon Roe (Ikura)](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/imperia-wild-alaska-salmon-roe): Hand-harvested ikura with large deep-orange pearls and a briny sweetness; 50g–500g.
- [Smoked Trout Roe](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/smoked-trout-roe): American trout roe cold-smoked over natural wood; bright orange pearls with a savory, buttery pop; priced from $23.
- [Starter Caviar Set](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/starter-caviar-set): Royal Ossetra or Kaluga (30g, 50g or 100g) with mother-of-pearl spoon, tin opener and velvet bag. Designed for first-time caviar buyers.
- [Caviar Bar Experience (1680g)](https://imperiacaviar.com/products/caviar-bar-experience): Party-sized 1680g tin of Royal Ossetra or Kaluga Hybrid Reserve serving up to 50 guests.
- [Salmon Roe & Seafood](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/roe-and-seafood): Salmon roe, smoked trout roe, bluefin tuna belly and roe-and-caviar combinations.

## Wagyu, Truffle & Accompaniments

- [Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/wagyu): A5-grade Japanese Wagyu ribeye and striploin steaks, sold alongside caviar for surf-and-turf pairings.
- [Truffle Products](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/truffle-products): Italian-sourced black truffle oil, white truffle oil, truffle salt and truffle sauce.
- [Caviar Bundles](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/bundles): Multi-tin tasting bundles pairing Ossetra, Kaluga, Sevruga and Amur, plus caviar-and-roe selections.
- [Add-Ons & Accompaniments](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/addons): Blinis, crème fraîche, Finn Crisp crackers, truffle potato chips and gift-box upgrades.

## Gifts, Events & Membership

- [Caviar Gift Sets](https://imperiacaviar.com/collections/gift-sets): Curated caviar gift sets for holidays, corporate gifting and celebrations; the canonical page for caviar gift questions.
- [The Caviar Club](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/the-caviar-club): Membership program delivering periodic caviar allotments at less than $1 per gram for regular caviar eaters.
- [Caviar Bar & Catering — Los Angeles](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/events): Traveling caviar bar for weddings, corporate and private events across the Los Angeles area, with a gallery of past events and booking contact.
- [Luxury Corporate Gift Ideas](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/corporate-gift-ideas): Corporate and client gifting guide covering caviar gift sets, bulk ordering and presentation.
- [Gourmet Food Gifts for Special Occasions](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/gourmet-food-gifts): Why edible gifts work and how to choose a caviar gift set by recipient and occasion.
- [Caviar on New Year's Eve](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/new-years-caviar): Why caviar is a New Year's Eve tradition and how to serve it for a party.

## Caviar Education

- [What Is Caviar? The Complete Guide](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-caviar): Pillar guide: caviar is salt-cured sturgeon roe; covers types, taste, how it is made, what the tin label means and how to buy.
- [Types of Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/caviar-guide/different-types-of-caviar): Origins, sturgeon species and flavor profiles of Beluga, Ossetra, Kaluga, Sevruga, Sterlet, Hackleback and other varieties.
- [Beginner's Guide to Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/caviar-guide/beginners-guide-to-caviar): Flavors, pairings and servings for people trying caviar for the first time.
- [What Does Caviar Taste Like?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/caviar-guide/what-does-caviar-taste-like): Flavor and texture by variety, what "briny," "buttery" and "nutty" mean in caviar, and what to expect on a first tasting.
- [How Much Does Caviar Cost?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/caviar-guide/price-of-caviar): Caviar prices by type, grade, rarity and tin size, and what drives the cost.
- [Where Does Caviar Come From?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/history-of-caviar): Which sturgeon species and countries produce caviar, why nearly all of it is now farmed, and how to read origin on a tin.
- [What Is Ossetra Caviar?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-ossetra-caviar): Taste, texture, color range and serving guide for Ossetra.
- [Oscietra vs. Ossetra](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/oscietra-vs-ossetra-caviar): The spelling variants (Ossetra, Osetra, Oscietra), the sturgeon behind them and what to look for.
- [What Is Kaluga Caviar?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-kaluga-caviar): Kaluga sturgeon, why most Kaluga caviar is a hybrid, its taste and how it compares with Ossetra.
- [Sevruga Caviar: Price, Taste and More](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/sevruga-caviar): What makes Sevruga distinct, its small grey pearls and where it sits on price.
- [Beluga Caviar: A Complete Guide](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-to-know-about-beluga-caviar): Why Beluga is banned from US import (with one exemption), what it is, and the closest alternatives available.
- [Almas Caviar: The World's Most Expensive](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-almas-caviar): The rare golden caviar from albino Beluga sturgeon and why it commands record prices.
- [Caviar vs. Fish Eggs](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-caviar-and-fish-eggs): Difference between fish roe, sturgeon roe and true caviar; how salmon roe, trout roe and red roe compare.
- [Tobiko vs. Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/what-is-tobiko): What tobiko (flying-fish roe) is and how it differs from sturgeon caviar.
- [Health Benefits of Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/benefits-of-caviar): Nutrient profile (omega-3s, vitamin B12, protein), which claimed benefits hold up, and why portion size matters.

## Serving, Pairing & Storage

- [How Much Caviar per Person](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/how-much-caviar-per-person): Serving-size guide in ounces per guest for tastings, appetizers and events.
- [How to Eat Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/caviar-guide/how-to-eat-caviar): Step-by-step tasting technique, from choosing a variety to savoring each bite.
- [Caviar Accompaniments](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/caviar-accompaniments-what-goes-best-with-caviar): What to serve with caviar: blinis, crème fraîche, eggs, potatoes and other classic accompaniments.
- [Wine and Caviar Pairing Guide](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/wine-and-caviar-the-perfect-pairing-guide): Which white wines and Champagnes complement each caviar variety, and why light-bodied wines work best.
- [11 Easy Caviar Recipes](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/easy-caviar-recipes): Beginner-friendly recipes with caviar as the centerpiece.
- [Blini with Caviar Recipe](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/caviar-blini-recipe): Homemade blini and caviar, step by step.
- [Best Caviar for Sushi](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/best-caviar-for-sushi-rolls-and-nigiri-topping): Ossetra, Kaluga and roe options for sushi rolls and nigiri toppings.
- [What Spoon to Use for Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/caviar-spoons): Why mother-of-pearl or horn spoons beat metal, and what to use instead.
- [Can You Freeze Caviar?](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/blog/can-caviar-be-frozen): Why freezing is not recommended and how to store caviar instead.

## Shipping, Policies & Support

- [FAQ](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/faq): Ordering, shipping fees and exclusions, holiday shipping, Saturday delivery, serving sizes, storage, shelf life and preservatives; the canonical page for customer-service questions.
- [Shipping & Returns Policy](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/shipping-returns-policy): Overnight courier shipping, ship-day schedule and cutoff, flat rates and free-shipping threshold, and the perishable-goods returns policy: returns, cancellations, satisfaction claims and requirements for reporting damaged or unsatisfactory deliveries within 24 hours.
- [Customer Reviews](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/customers-reviews): Customer reviews across the product range.
- [Contact](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/contact): Call, text or email for guidance on selection, serving and orders.

## Company

- [About Imperia Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/about): Brand mission: making caviar an everyday indulgence rather than a rare luxury.
- [Our Sustainable Farms](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/our-farms): Sustainable sturgeon farming in nearly wild freshwater environments, salt-only processing, and why sustainable sourcing matters for sturgeon populations.
- [Buy Caviar in Los Angeles](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/our-store): The Westfield Century City kiosk: address, hours, phone numbers, same-day pickup and local delivery.
- [Wholesale Caviar](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/wholesale): Bulk Kaluga Hybrid Reserve and Royal Ossetra for restaurants, bars and large events, with wholesale inquiry details.
- [Giving Back](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/giving-back): Partnership with Feeding America; every tin purchased provides a meal.
- [Press & Media](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/as-seen-on): Publications and outlets that have featured Imperia Caviar.

## Agent Commerce

- [agents.md](https://imperiacaviar.com/agents.md): Canonical agent-facing store description: UCP discovery, MCP endpoint (`POST https://imperiacaviar.com/api/ucp/mcp`; call `tools/list`), purchase flow, buyer-approval rules and read-only browsing paths. Supported UCP versions: 2026-08-25 (latest stable), 2026-04-08, 2026-01-23.
- [UCP merchant profile](https://imperiacaviar.com/.well-known/ucp): JSON discovery document listing supported UCP versions, service endpoints, capabilities and payment handlers.
- [Sitemap](https://imperiacaviar.com/sitemap.xml): Sitemap index covering products, collections, pages and all blog posts.

## Optional

- [Recipes Hub](https://imperiacaviar.com/blogs/recipes-1): Recipe library for caviar, A5 Wagyu and truffle products.
- [Loyalty & Referral Program](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/referrals-loyalty): Points and offers for purchases and referrals.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/terms-of-conditions): Store terms of use.
- [Privacy Policy](https://imperiacaviar.com/pages/privacy-policy): Data handling and customer privacy rights.