Jerry Fraser - King of Oysters

"Shucking an oyster with Jerry Fraser is the sort of experience that could make a woman blush"

It's all to do with the delicate way he prises open the rough shell to reveal a perfect, plump, succulent oyster. It’s the way he turns what could be an awkward, ungainly and somewhat dangerous task into a sensuous, highly dramatic piece of drama.

Caressing the rock while he slices the sharp knife into the opening, he then makes eye contact while offering the morsel.

"I love the pleasure on peoples faces when they eat them," he said. "It’s like taking that first plunge into the ocean. It’s clean, pristine, fresh. They taste the brine first, then they get the textures and flavours."

Perth oyster lovers can gather to indulge while watching the master shucker deliver what has been sadly lacking in dining in the city - a live oyster.

Or maybe just a drink or a chat with Jerry, who says he offers the role of therapist, raconteur, listener and entertainer.