A POPULAR vegan caterer has opened a fast food bar in York city centre.

And the owners invited The Press for a first look around the venue.

Staff from Once Across The Garden have been serving up treats at festivals and markets since 2017.

Owners Chris Knowles and Catherine Speight have now launched their own cafe in Church Street in the former Wok and Go unit.

Chris said visitors can expect to find vegan burgers, fried ‘chicken’ and other familiar dishes all made from scratch, as well as sweet treats and healthy options.

Speaking ahead of the restaurant opening, he said he felt there was a “bit of a void” of vegan food bars in the city following the closure of El Piano.

He said: “York is such a food focused city, people come here and expect different things and the city is very good at catering for that.”