A double-decker bus and fish and chips – a perfect combination for the Farmer’s Market!
In 1994 Kevin and Madeline Jobb bought a bus from a friend in Niagara and worked on it for two years to transform it into a fully usable kitchen. It was given a new paint job by M & A Autobody, and Kevin negotiated his way through various licensing glitches to allow him to drive it on the highway and use it for food preparation.
The truck was named after Kevin’s grandfather, John Tuck, who sold his produce at the original Twilight Market at Memorial Park in Waterdown, becoming known as "Friar Tuck".
In July 1996 Kevin and Madeline and Friar Tuck’s Fish and Chips became a regular at the Thursday Farmer’s Market, and they also used it at fairs and special events. They parked it at Clappison’s Corners for a summer, catering to the tourist traffic.
Unfortunately, Kevin had health problems, and they had to close the business and put the bus in storage in 2002. The double-decker bus was eventually sold in 2012 to a gentleman from Chatham. In 2014 it was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace – current location unknown.
The Flamborough Heritage Society’s next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. at Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Vance, talking about his First World War postcard project, the local connection and the involvement of Waterdown High School students. Admission is free, refreshments will be available, and all are welcome.
