One of the best steak tartares in Spain is made at this restaurant in Malaga and aims to be number one.

The steak tartare is undoubtedly one of the great successes of international cuisine, a dish that has crossed borders and established itself in restaurants around the world, including those in Spain, specifically in Malaga. Since last year, as part of Madrid Fusion, the National Steak Tartare Championship in the Dining Room has been celebrated, where Málaga was represented by Dani García's Leña. This time, for this second edition, it is the kitchens of Marbella Club, specifically its restaurant El Grill, with Joaquín Moya representing, who will compete to prepare the best steak tartare in Spain: he is already among the best.

The cuisine of the province of Málaga is once again in the national spotlight thanks to the presence of Moya and Marbella Club among the finalists of the National Steak Tartare Championship in the Dining Room, a competition where excellence in technique and preparation of this delicacy face-to-face with the customer is recognized, where service in the dining room gains absolute prominence. It will be held from January 26 to 28, coinciding with the XXIV International Gastronomy Summit Madrid Fusion.

The National Steak Tartare Championship in the Dining Room

Organized by Madrid Fusion and La Finca Jiménez Barbero, this championship is held for the second consecutive year and seeks to recognize Spanish restaurant professionals who master the preparation of steak tartare in front of the customer. The organizers highlight that it is a practice that demands technical mastery, respect for tradition, and the ability to add a personal touch without losing the essence of the dish.

Each finalist must prepare their steak tartare live during the final, demonstrating not only their culinary skills but also their ability to integrate dining room service as an essential part of the final result. The competition thus emphasizes the importance of dining room staff work in contemporary high gastronomy.

Marbella Club, the Malaga contender for the title

The representative from Málaga in this edition will be Joaquín Moya, in charge of defending the steak tartare of Marbella Club, from its restaurant El Grill, one of the most emblematic dishes of the historic Marbella hotel. In this establishment, the steak tartare holds a prominent place within its gastronomic proposal and is characterized by an in-room preparation that enhances the closeness and culinary spectacle for the diner.

The presence of Marbella Club in this final consolidates the role of the province of Málaga within the national gastronomic scene, placing one of its most recognized establishments in a competition that brings together some of the best specialists in the country.

The finalists of the National Steak Tartare Championship in the Dining Room

In the final, Joaquín Moya will compete with other professionals from different parts of Spain, all selected for their mastery of this classic technique. The finalists of this edition are:

• Héctor López, from Restaurante España (Lugo)
• Antonio Romero, from Restaurant Suculent (Barcelona)
• Joaquín Moya, from Marbella Club (Málaga)
• Jorge Velasco and Joaquín Serrano, from Restaurante Varra (Madrid)
• Víctor Gonzalo, from Brassafina (Madrid)
• Adrián Collantes, from La Barra de la Tasquería (Madrid)

Each of them must demonstrate their ability to interpret the steak tartare respecting the tradition, while incorporating their own nuances that define their professional identity.