Meet your Shuckers

Matt Mullen (right) and Jared Cook’s (left) journey has one common theme throughout: Oysters. That, and a landmark Jersey Shore bar. With humble, chaotic beginnings in the infamous Parker House basement in Sea Girt, NJ; Matt was the head shucker during the reign of a happy hour that included 25 cent clams and $1 oysters since 2013. Jared’s capable hands came to join the party in the Summer of 2017, where their friendship grew while cutting their teeth (and occasionally their hands), shucking thousands of shellfish every weekend.

While incepted in speed, their deeper appreciation for oysters began when they learned to slow down. As a new variety of oysters began to come into the Parker House with every unrelenting weekend, Matt and Jared became infatuated with the nuances of each- a culinary rabbit hole that will resonate with any oyster lover. From this desire to share their passion for a fascinating creature that has consistently surprised and delighted them both, O’Shucks was born.

While 25 cent clams and $1 oyster happy hours are a thing of the past, Matt and Jared still carry with them the experience required to serve high quality shellfish in a highly efficient manner. And in the spirit of the bar where their friendship began, the desire to make that process as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.