There was excitement outside the Albion Tavern on April 1 as the Hungry Boys returned.

But it was no April Fool’s joke when Dean Sadler announced the Hungry Boys would be back in Farnham hosting Wing Wednesday — selling chicken wings, burgers and nuggets.

More than a dozen people packed outside the truck waiting before it opened, as Mr Sadler prepared to relaunch Hungry Boys Wing Wednesday, this time outside the pub on Hale Road.

The buzz from the van spilled onto the street as passers-by stopped to see what all the fuss was about, with some placing orders on the spot.

Guests could order a variety of chicken dishes, as well as a cauliflower alternative, alongside sides and Hungry Boys’ sauces.

Mr Sadler closed his former business at The Plough in West Street in February, blaming rising costs and the town’s ongoing roadworks.

He said: “It is great to be back out in the van and returning with Wing Wednesday. We want to consolidate our following into smaller opening hours and focus on the food our customers love.

“Tonight is all about our wings, but we will be touring around lots of festivals to showcase our award-winning barbecue once again.”

He added: “The pub trade is just so difficult and Deliveroo made orders hard to deal with as they could happen at random times. We want to get back to seeing customers and serving them good food.”

Mr Sadler has been helped with the revived Hungry Boys by local pub entrepreneur JP Stubbings.

He added: “Running a pub on your own with two kids can get a bit tricky, but thanks to JP we are back at the Albion Tavern and will be hosting a few events at other places in town.”

Customer Trafford Gordon said: “It is good that the Hungry Boys is carrying on, as well as Wing Wednesday.”