Patrick McMurray is a professional Oyster Shucker, Oyster Sommelier, World Champion and Guinness World Records holder for Shucking. He is the publican and owner of Toronto Restaurant The Ceili Cottage where he shucks about 4,000 oysters a week on the bar and through catering. He regularly competes and does demonstrations around the world and he is also a consultant to oyster producers and restaurants in the US, Asia, and Europe. Patrick has appeared on food television shows, including Gordon Ramsay's The F Word, and is often featured in magazines and newspapers.