Live Native Oyster Shucking Masterclass

Recent reviews of Live Native Oyster Shucking Masterclass

• 5/5 from Mary Forster, attended Apr 2026: We are oyster lovers and were given the class as a gift. James was impressively knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things oyster! It was a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I can honestly say I have never eaten so many wonderfully flavoursome oysters in one sitting. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from David Super, attended Mar 2026: I love Oysters. This was a great opportunity to learn more about this Super food. Our Host James was amazing. Passionate Crazy about Oysters. The Oysters served the best i have ever had. What a great way by to spend a Sunday afternoon.
• 5/5 from James Waters, attended Jan 2026: I won’t look at an oyster the same again (in a great way!). The Masterclass was superb - absolutely first rate. In addition to gorging myself on the finest native oysters from all around Australia, I learned a lot and had fun doing it! The Oyster Baron is a superb teacher and his enthusiasm is infectious. I will be back for a further masterclass and I’m now on the subscription of a regular dozen. I can’t go back to the blue-tray-opened oysters, but in the best possible way. Thank you, LIVE NATIVE OYSTERS! Cheers JBW
• 5/5 from Sophia Sapardanis, attended Nov 2025: I took my best friend here for her birthday and it was such an awesome experience. James was great and ensured we had the best time!
• 5/5 from Annie Guzzardi, attended Nov 2025: I was given a voucher for my birthday for the live oyster class & didn’t know what to expect. James our host was brilliant, very friendly & informative. We learnt so much & now have a deeper understanding of live oysters. The class was very interactive & we got to shuck oysters & taste a few varieties whilst sipping on great cocktails from the bar. I would definitely recommend this interactive, fun class to all my family & friends. A must do!
• 5/5 from Darcy J Walker, attended Sep 2025: James imparted his great knowledge and love of oysters on the whole class. From explaining the sourcing and cultivation of oysters to shucking and presentation our groups understanding and enjoyment of oysters has been greatly enhanced. We enjoyed the class with a bottle of Champaign and the company of other oyster lovers in a relaxed hands-on oyster experience. Well done James and thank you.
• 5/5 from Chelsea Wilson, attended Jun 2025: A must do experience if you love oysters! We appreciated James’ passion in all things oysters. Learning the different tastes as well as learning how to shuck fresh oysters was super fun and educational!
• 5/5 from Lachlan, attended Mar 2025: The oyster shucking class with James was a fantastic experience! He was knowledgeable and engaging, guiding us through different oyster varieties and shucking. His tips made the process easy to grasp. The best part? Eating plenty of incredibly fresh oysters as we learned. It was the perfect mix of hands-on learning and indulgence. If you love oysters, this class is a must!
• 5/5 from Cameron, attended Mar 2025: Good time to spend a Sunday learning about native oyster
• 5/5 from Tom Keep, attended Mar 2025: Passionate and knowledgeable instructor, and you slam a fair few oysters over the two hour lesson
• 5/5 from Jackson Watson, attended Feb 2025: Incredibly entertaining and informative class. Loved the session with James; his passion is contagious. Session was clear, detailed and the mix of power-point, videos and hands-on elements work really well.
• 5/5 from Sophie Woodward, attended Feb 2025: I had a lovely afternoon at Live Native Oyster Masterclass. It was the perfect combination of learning, eating and shucking. I have always enjoyed eating oysters but I now feel like I have a larger appreciation for the varieties, flavours and skill. I will definitely be recommending this masterclass to everyone who likes oysters.
• 5/5 from Lourdes Leschen, attended Feb 2025: Such a great class! Informative, enjoyable and paired with delicious oysters and drinks which can be ordered to the table. James was a great host and instructor.
• 5/5 from Jonathan Brown, attended Feb 2025: We had an amazing time - I loved learning about the biology and science behind oysters. He was also a fantastic practical teacher who made sure everyone in the group could develop their skills and learn the technique.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Bowker, attended Feb 2025: A must for all oyster lovers. Informative and friendly teacher. Yummy oysters! Can’t wait to get shucking at home.
• 5/5 from Ishaan Bose Casson, attended Dec 2024: Great class, super knowledgeable about oysters, answered all questions. James was very friendly and helpful
• 5/5 from Cesar Lopez, attended Nov 2024: This was a great way to interact and learn about native oysters in & around Australia. I like the details on types, shape/sizes plus learning new thing I didn’t know before. James has a really good understanding & passionately gives you the knowledge plus if you wanted to learn more his happy to do so. Interacting (shucking) different types on the day was a fun way to get in touch with these live oysters and learn a lot more. Overall a great experience my partner and I got a little competitive on who could shuck the most but learnt early on it’s not as easy as it looks The venue staff were lovely & happy to have us stay back & chat to.
• 5/5 from Matteo Verzi, attended Nov 2024: Amazing experience. John is so passionate and knowledgeable about our beloved by-valves. HIIT recommended. If learning about an eating oysters is what you are after, don’t look elsewhere.
• 5/5 from Dean Jarvis, attended Oct 2024: I had a fantastic time at the "Taste and Talk" session at Live Native Oysters in Melbourne last Sunday! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the team's passion for oysters was evident. The tasting featured an incredible selection of fresh, native oysters, each bursting with unique flavors. The pairing suggestions enhanced the experience beautifully. The presenters were knowledgeable and engaging, sharing insights about sustainable oyster farming and the history of local harvesting, which made the session both educational and enjoyable. Overall, it was a delightful afternoon that deepened my appreciation for native oysters. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in great food and local seafood culture—I can't wait to return!
• 5/5 from Hannah Greenwood, attended Oct 2024: Would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys oysters! Not only do you get to eat a lot of oysters, but you also learn about the different species we have here in Australia and how different environments/areas influences their taste. I work with wine so I really enjoyed getting into the tasting notes of the oysters, something I'd never thought to do before! James is a really wonderful host and I now feel confident shucking my own oysters, a trick I hope to show off at a dinner party soon. The Venue was lovely, and I'd urge you to order a glass Prosecco to enjoy with all your freshly shucked oysters at the end. Thanks for the great afternoon James!!
• 5/5 from Graham Mark, attended Oct 2024: If you’re interested in oysters, give this class a whirl! James is an incredible resource, sharing his deep knowledge in a way that’s both informative and engaging. You’ll learn not only how to shuck oysters but all about oysters in Australia and see them in a different light. Plus, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten this many in one sitting, it was unreal! Whether you’re a lifelong oyster lover or just curious about the world of oysters, this class has something for everyone. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more and have a great time doing it!
• 5/5 from Tate Carlsen, attended Sep 2024: Took myself and the Old Man out for Fathers Day and had absolute blast with James! Blackwoods was a great choice of venue, with a beautiful courtyard to house us and we shucked and slurped plenty of Oysters! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about where their food comes from, and I’ll be back soon for some more of those Angasis!
• 5/5 from J Spencer, attended Sep 2024: I received the Oyster Masterclass class as a gift from my partner, I’m that foodie who is so hard to buy gifts for and I was so looking forward to this. It was such an enjoyable day out. I’ve always enjoyed oysters but this class really lifted the lid on what great oysters are. James was a great teacher and shared lots of tips on how to open oysters and enjoy them more. I think today might have been the most oysters I’d ever eaten. The wine bar where the class was held has an amazing wine list, the Riesling that I ordered was such a good match with the Merimbula rock oysters. I look forward to showing off my new skills at our next BBQ. Thanks James 10/10