unveiling the exquisite fusion of stone elegance and outdoor culinary excellence

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

Ready to elevate your al fresco experience?

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.

project details

kitchen worktop: Ivory Fantasy Granite

chef: Lorenzo Salami

presenter: Donna Thacker

production: Marco Joe Fazio creative agency