A popular New York-style sandwich shop is expanding once again as it moves to the streets.

The Bodega launched in the Norwich Market in 2022 to a warm welcome - making a splash in the city food scene and winning the best newcomer prize at the Norfolk Food and Drink Awards in its first year.

Since then, the street food stall has expanded to Yalm food hall, The Cottage pub in NR3 and a selection of events and pop-ups.

The new crust on a bike by The BodegaThe new Crust on a Bike by The Bodega (Image: The Bodega)Now the vendor is taking to the roads as it launches 'Crust on a Bike' - its grilled cheese sandwich bicycle.

Owner and chef Edd Watkinson said: " I originally got the idea from Chris from Christophes Crepes who was talking about doing an ice-cream sandwich bike in the summer.

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​"It's an ongoing joke with my friends that I just can't say no when I get offered something interesting.

"I thought we could do something similar but we could do it all year round.

Some of the grilled cheeses on offer at the openingOne of the grilled cheeses on offer (Image: The Bodega) "It also means we can do much smaller events and get there at shorter notice, even last minute we can rock up on the bike in just a few hours."

Along with making the cheese toasties, the bike can make any of the usual Bodega classics.

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The bike had its first outing last weekend at The Bazaar event at the Moosey Art Gallery.

Mr Watkinson added: "In classic British fashion the weather was terrible but the event went really well."

Alex Clare (judge) with Edd Watkinson, Ria Fallon-Gleeson, Gus Crocker-Mason and Alfie Coe of The Bodega at the Norfolk Food & Drink Awards 2024Alex Clare (judge) with Edd Watkinson, Ria Fallon-Gleeson, Gus Crocker-Mason and Alfie Coe of The Bodega at the Norfolk Food & Drink Awards 2024 (Image: Matthew Potter Photographer and Videographer) The launch comes just after another win for the chef who scooped the Street Food Vendor Award at this year's Food and Drink Awards.

The judges said The Bodega excels with its well-run operation and passionate team.   

They added Mr Watkinson’s enthusiasm and inventive menu shines through, with superbly flavoured and visually impressive sandwiches.