Beef Tartare with hazelnut and pickled mushrooms

Kitchens & Worktops
Written By Marco Fazio

Unveiling the exquisite fusion of stone elegance and outdoor culinary excellence

Beef Tartare on Ivory Fantasy granite kitchen worktop - photo Marco Joe Fazio

Beef Tartare on Ivory Fantasy granite kitchen worktop

When we think of outdoor dining, our minds often drift towards sizzling barbecues and smoky grills. But what if we told you there's a way to elevate your open-air gatherings to a new level of sophistication and flavour? Enter the enchanting world of outdoor kitchens, where the natural beauty of stone meets the culinary prowess of renowned Italian chef Lorenzo Salami.

 

An outdoor kitchen adorned with natural stone like this resplendent Ivory Fantasy granite is more than just a cooking space; it’s a natural focal point for al fresco entertaining. The Ivory Fantasy's gentle black, beige, and pink veins provide a beautiful backdrop for crafting culinary wonders.  Imagine sipping on chilled drinks, surrounded by the natural beauty of your garden, amazing your friends with an imitation of Lorenzo's beautiful dishes.

We are proud to present Beef Tartare with Hazelnut and Pickled Mushrooms, where Lorenzo takes a traditional recipe for raw meat and creates a symphony of flavours and textures with his signature flair. 

Watch the chef prepare this beautiful dish in our video presentation hosted by Donna Thacker from Seriously Good Food in Marlow

enjoy the recipe preparation here

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Beef Tartare with hazelnut and pickled mushrooms

by Lorenzo Salami

Serves: 4 people

Preparation: 40 minutes

Chilling: 10 minutes

ingredients

  • 320g beef fillet 

  • 32 toasted hazelnuts 

  • 100g shimenji mushrooms 

  • parsley

  • 24 capers 

  • 40g parmesan 

  • nasturtium leaves, edible flowers, chervil, red vein sorrel for decoration 

  • 100g water 

  • 50ml white wine vinegar 

  • 25g sugar 

  • salt, oil, pepper

 

preparation

Mix water, sugar, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Cook the mushrooms in this mix for one minute and reserve until cold.

Cut the meat into small dices and season with chopped parsley, capers, shaved parmesan, salt and olive oil.

Arrange the beef tartare on a plate using a kitchen ring and decorate it with mushrooms, hazelnuts and all of the herbs on top.

 

Ivory Fantasy granite kitchen worktop at stoneCIRCLE yard

 
chef Lorenzo Salami with Donna Thacker at stoneCIRCLE yard - photo Marco Joe Fazio

chef Lorenzo Salami with Donna Thacker at stoneCIRCLE yard

Beef Tartare with hazelnut and pickled mushrooms

project details

kitchen worktop: Ivory Fantasy Granite

chef: Lorenzo Salami

presenter: Donna Thacker

production: Marco Joe Fazio Creatives

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is Chief Creative Officer and Director of Photography at space+style™ by Marco Joe Fazio Ltd, where he leads visual storytelling, photography, cinematography and content strategy for clients across hospitality, food & drink, fashion, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco discovered photography at an early age through traditional film and darkroom printing. Before becoming a full-time photographer, he spent two decades working in architecture, interior architecture and lighting design, founding an award-winning practice and leading multidisciplinary teams on projects for international fashion brands.

After moving to London in 2008, Marco became a Chartered Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), combining his architectural background with a distinctive photographic approach that connects people, spaces and brands through visual storytelling.

His work has been recognised with the Fellowship of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP), together with the prestigious Peter Grugeon Award for Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. He is also a member of the Association of Photographers (AOP).

Today, Marco specialises in creating strategic visual content for luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, restaurants, drinks brands, interior designers and manufacturers. His work combines commercial photography, cinematography and brand storytelling to help businesses communicate their expertise, craftsmanship and identity through compelling visual narratives.

Alongside his visual practice, Marco brings more than a decade of experience in music composition and sound engineering, enabling him to create bespoke soundtracks and immersive sound design that complement his film productions.

Education and mentoring remain central to his professional practice. He founded the telling [fashion] stories workshop series and lectures in photography and visual communication at London South Bank University (LSBU), supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

The combination of architecture, photography, filmmaking and music gives Marco a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective, allowing him to create work that is visually refined, emotionally engaging and strategically aligned with each client's brand.

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