Event Details

Lillius – Auckland, New Zealand
Date
October 25, 2025
(Past Event)
Time
6:00pm
|
2.5 hrs
Experience
An exclusive caviar showcase dinner for one night only.
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DINE & DISCOVER

An Evening of Caviar at Lillius

In collaboration with Lillius, we presented a six course caviar dinner led by Chef Fraser McCarthy. As New Zealand’s only caviar matured in house, each course was designed to reveal its character through precise technique, seasonal accompaniments, and a progression from delicate, mineral notes to richer, buttery depth. Optional wine pairing was available and seating was limited for an intimate experience.

Throughout the evening, Sturgeon Valley founders Nicholas Long and Xinyue Wan shared brief tableside insights into sourcing, maturation, and service, while guests explored how different ages and maturations of caviar shape flavour and texture across the menu.

It was an honour to conclude the night by announcing our Lillius Private Select Caviar, an exclusive offering for Lillius, matured for a minimum of 70 days to Chef Fraser’s exact specification. Now available when you dine with Lillius.

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WHAT WAS ON THE MENU:

I. CRAB, TREVALLY & ROE TART
Sturgeon Valley Classic, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (8 years)

II. WAGYU DOUGHNUT
Sturgeon Valley Classic, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (8 years)
- Alpha Domus Cumulus Blanc de Blanc NV Hawke's Bay

III. LILLIUS SOURDOUGH & SMOKED BUTTER

IV. CRAYFISH AGNOLOTTI
Sturgeon Valley Classic, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (8 years)
- Marc Bredif Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2023 Loire Valley

V. SURF & TURF
Sturgeon Valley Signature, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (10 years)
- Scout Chardonnay 2023 Central Otago

VI. DUCK, CELERIAC & CITRUS
Sturgeon Valley Signature, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (10 years)
- Unkel Atlas Pinot Noir 2022 Nelson

VII. HAZELNUT, PUMPKIN & PASSIONFRUIT
Sturgeon Valley x Lillius Private Select, Kaluga-Huso Caviar (10 years)
- Alpha Domus Leonarda Late Harvest 2025 Hawke's Bay