The Truck
The Bilt Neighborhood Cafe food truck — parked right in front of our upcoming cafe location at 837 Washington Street, Meatpacking. A preview of what's to come when the cafe opens later this year.
837
Washington St
Rent Day
June 1, 2026
Free
For Members
With the newly rebranded Bilt Cafe moving to the base of our HQ at 837 Washington Street, Rent Day is the perfect moment to bring the brand to life. Bilt Cafe rolls up in a fully wrapped food truck — turning the biggest day in our members' month into a block party worth celebrating.
The truck becomes a moving billboard of the Bilt Cafe brand, bringing the energy of the neighborhood directly to our front door.
Full exterior wrap in Bilt Café brand — burgundy, cream and steel blue. Bold "SIP. SAVOR. SOCIALIZE." typography across all four sides. Branded bags and packaging on-site.
837 Washington Street — Bilt HQ, NYC. Service window facing the street for maximum visibility and foot traffic in the Meatpacking District neighborhood.
Bilt Café × Bungalow. An exclusive one-day collaboration between two NYC-rooted brands, serving 800–1,000 members free of charge throughout the day.
Bilt Café as the platform, Bungalow as the featured partner of the month — consistent with our monthly collaboration model. Rent Day = maximum member energy and foot traffic.
Acclaimed New York Indian cuisine concept from Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna
Michelin Guide recognized with Bib Gourmand distinction
Michelin-starred, NYT reviewed — a journey through India's 28 states
Premium, culturally relevant, and distinctly New York
Reimagined Indian classics from GupShup's Chef Vikas Khanna
"Premium, culturally relevant, and distinctly New York culinary moment."
Bungalow brings approachable Indian cuisine to the heart of New York. Their open-style kati roll celebrates the rich culinary heritage of India's 28 states, bringing reimagined classics and time-honored recipes to the heart of NYC.
Signature chicken kati roll with spiced filling, wrapped in freshly made paratha. Served with our signature sesame miso chocolate chip cookie.
Allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy, Sesame
Vegetarian kati roll with paneer and potato, wrapped in freshly made paratha. Served with our signature sesame miso chocolate chip cookie.
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Sesame · Vegetarian
Classic Indian mango lassi — rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. Made with real mango and yogurt. The perfect complement to spiced kati rolls.
bungalowny.com
Four-channel campaign targeting Bilt members and the broader NYC community. Coordinated drop across owned and digital channels for maximum reach on Rent Day.
Cinematic Reel featuring Bungalow kati roll, the wrapped truck, and the food. Retro-edit matching Bilt Café visual language. Post morning of Rent Day.
Brand collateral post: event date, time, location, and menu highlights. Shareable and saveable for member reference. Posted 24–48 hrs prior.
Targeted email to local NYC Bilt members. Event details, partner feature, and Bungalow menu preview. Deployed 1–2 days before Rent Day.
Day-of push alert to local members. Short, direct copy: location, hours, and the Bungalow partnership. Timed for late morning before the 11AM open.
800–1,000 total guests across 7hrs. Avg ~120–140 guests/hr. Bungalow to confirm throughput capacity per hour and staff count accordingly.
Two tasting menus: Signature Tasting (Tuna Poke + Spiced Chicken) and Vegetarian Tasting (Tofu Chimichurri + Potato Kati Roll) — each with sesame miso cookie. Streamlined menu for high-volume service.
Bilt Café branded bags and packaging on-site. All materials consistent with current brand identity (burgundy, cream, blue).
Food truck operator responsible for NYC vending permits. Confirm load-in access with building management at 837 Washington in advance.
The neighborhood hangout.