Sheet 019 units
Mobile Kitchen Trailers
Full cooking lines on wheels, from 24 ft standard kitchens to 40 ft bulk kitchens with tilting skillets.
Starting from$4,995/ month
File 101 · Kitchen down · USA
USA Commercial Kitchen Trailer Rentals for Emergencies, with Dishwashing and Refrigeration
A grease fire, a flooded basement, a failed walk-in, or a renovation start date: any of them can close a commercial kitchen while people still need to eat. Commercial Kitchen Emergency 101 rents mobile kitchen trailers nationwide, with dishwashing trailer rentals and emergency refrigeration trailers so the dish room and cold storage are covered too. Rent short-term by the week after a breakdown, or lease long-term by the month through a planned rebuild. Hospitals, nursing homes, schools, correctional facilities, government and military sites, hotels, and caterers use them in small towns like Lanesboro and Eureka Springs and on large campuses. We coordinate delivery, placement, and setup around your power and water, and a person answers our line 24/7. Request availability or a quote today.
- 01Call or send the formTell us what failed or what's closing, the address, and the dates.
- 02We size the unitsMeal counts, menu, power, water, and parking decide the trailer.
- 03Quote and scheduleEquipment, delivery, setup, and pickup are quoted for your site.
- 04Delivered and set upAbout 5 hours for kitchen and dish trailers, about 1 hour for others.
101.1Equipment
Three trailers that replace a commercial kitchen
Each sheet shows the lowest starting monthly price in the category. Open one to compare every unit, its equipment list, and its power needs.
Sheet 024 units
Dishwashing Trailers
Push-through and conveyor dish machines with sinks and scraping stations, sized to your meal count.
Starting from$4,995/ month
Sheet 034 units
Refrigeration Trailers
Refrigerated trailers and containers for the day a walk-in cooler or freezer breaks down.
Starting from$1,895/ month
Crew and facility support on the same delivery
- Shower & Restroom Combo Trailers
Starting from $2,495 / month
- Shower Trailers
Starting from $3,995 / month
- Restroom Trailers
Price by quote
- Laundry Trailers
Starting from $3,995 / month
- Sleeper Trailers
Starting from $2,195 / month
- Handwashing & Support Trailers
Starting from $2,995 / month
- Add-Ons: Stairs, Ramps & Grease Traps
Price by quote
101.2Services
Emergency commercial kitchen rental products and services
Mobile commercial kitchen trailer rentals
A mobile commercial kitchen is a complete cooking line built into a trailer, rented when a facility's own kitchen is closed by damage, equipment failure, renovation, or new construction. Ours carry exhaust hoods, ranges, griddles, convection ovens, sinks, prep tables, and reach-in refrigeration. The trailer parks beside your building, connects to power and water, and your own staff keep cooking your own menu.
A 24 ft mobile kitchen or 28 ft kitchen trailer handles conventional service: a convection oven, a griddle and oven combination, a six-burner range, a three-compartment sink, a handwashing sink, a prep table, and a reach-in refrigerator and freezer. That suits a school kitchen in Decorah closing for a summer remodel or an inn near Joseph rebuilding between seasons.
Scratch kitchens need more prep and cold holding. The 40 ft combo kitchen builds a walk-in cooler into the trailer, and the 38 and 40 ft kitchens add fryers, with double-stack ovens and a tilting skillet on the 40 ft. For institutional volume, the 40 ft bulk kitchen trailer pairs a tilting skillet with double-stack ovens, fryers, and a walk-in cooler: the setup a regional hospital or a correctional facility relies on for thousands of meals a day.
Short-term emergency kitchen rental covers a closure measured in weeks; long-term kitchen trailer leasing runs month to month for as long as a rebuild takes. Every unit page lists its equipment and electrical service, so your facilities team can check the hookup before delivery.
Commercial dishwashing trailer rentals
A dishwashing trailer is a self-contained warewashing room on wheels, used when a kitchen loses its dish machine or when a temporary kitchen needs somewhere to wash reusable ware. A low-temperature push-through dish trailer brings a dish machine, scraping table, soil tray, and three-compartment sink; the 30 and 38 ft conveyor dishwashing trailers keep up with hospital tray lines and campus dining.
Emergency refrigeration trailer rentals
When a walk-in cooler or freezer fails, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer or a 40 ft refrigerated container holds product while the permanent unit is repaired. Pair one with a kitchen trailer if the walk-in sits inside the construction zone.
Crew and facility support
Long projects and remote sites often need more than food service. We also rent shower and restroom combo trailers, laundry trailers, and sleeper trailers for crew housing, delivered on the same plan as the kitchen.
101.3Coverage
Where we deliver: all 50 states and DC
We serve every state, county, and incorporated town in the country, 22,578 local pages in all. Small towns get the same trailers as big cities, from Cape May and Wellsboro in the Northeast to Galena in the Midwest, Lewes in the South, and Moab and Taos in the West. Search the map or pick a state.
- Featured small town
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Ten featured small towns
- Cape May, NJNortheast
- Wellsboro, PANortheast
- Galena, ILMidwest
- Decorah, IAMidwest
- Lanesboro, MNMidwest
- Eureka Springs, ARSouth
- Lewes, DESouth
- Moab, UTWest
- Taos, NMWest
- Joseph, ORWest
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101.4Industries
Industries we serve
Healthcare
Hospital kitchens, nursing homes, and assisted living keep tray lines and therapeutic diets on schedule during kitchen renovations and repairs.
Education
School districts and universities rent kitchen and dish trailers to run cafeterias, summer meals, and campus dining through remodels.
Correctional Facilities
Jails and prisons run bulk kitchen trailers inside the secure perimeter so three daily meals never stop.
Government & Military
Agencies, bases, and emergency operations centers use temporary kitchens for disaster response and dining hall upgrades.
Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, and restaurants keep banquets and room service going while their kitchens are rebuilt.
Golf & Catering
Country clubs, golf courses, and caterers add mobile kitchen capacity for events and clubhouse renovations.
101.5Local
Five situations that close kitchens
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
1
Past emergencies
ScenarioA long outage in Galena, IL can spoil a walk-in and damage compressors. An emergency refrigeration rental could hold product while the unit is fixed.
2
Major construction
ScenarioWhen a hospital near Eureka Springs, AR adds a wing, utility tie-ins can take the kitchen offline in phases. A leased mobile kitchen could cover each shutdown.
3
Kitchen renovation
ScenarioSchools near Taos, NM often remodel cafeterias over the summer. A leased mobile kitchen would keep summer meal programs running.
4
Emergency equipment access
In a declared disaster, state and county emergency management agencies run public relief logistics and staging areas. Our deliveries are private arrangements: we agree the route, the gate, and the placement for your site before the truck leaves.
5
What a rental costs
Budget from $1,895 a month for emergency cold storage, $4,995 for a dish trailer, and $4,995 for a full kitchen trailer. These starting rates apply in every location we serve. Delivery, setup, pickup, utilities, and permits are quoted for your address. See every unit's starting price.
101.6Terms
Rental terms at a glance
Plain terms, before you pick up the phone. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. We rent to commercial, institutional, and industrial sites only, not for residential use. An inquiry doesn't reserve equipment; availability is confirmed per project.
Rental terms
1 week or monthly: short-term rentals or long-term leases.
Hours
Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, emergencies included.
Setup time
Overall about 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers, about 1 hour for other units. Stairs: 5 to 15 minutes when stairs are needed. Ramp: 4 to 6 hours when a ramp is needed.
Delivery and GPS
Scheduled for your site and confirmed in the quote. GPS tracking possible on request.
101.7Why us
Why kitchens call Commercial Kitchen Emergency 101
Kitchens fail on their own schedule: a compressor on a holiday, a hood before an inspection, a renovation that runs long. Our job is to keep your meal service on your schedule anyway.
01
Accelerated Deployment
Units arrive ready to connect, so setup is measured in hours.
02
24/7 Emergency Service
A person answers the phone at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
03
End-to-End Project Support
Sizing, utilities, delivery, setup, and pickup run through one team.
04
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term terms on the same simple basis: by the week or by the month.
05
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Stainless interiors and commercial appliances sized for real meal counts.
06
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We schedule delivery, setup, and pickup around the work happening on your site.
Why clients trust us
No surprises: published equipment lists, a starting monthly price on every unit, setup times stated up front, and a staffed 24/7 phone line. We work with hospitals, nursing homes, schools and universities, correctional facilities, government and military sites, hotels, resorts, and caterers.
24/7 emergency line
Kitchen down? Emergency kitchen rentals nationwide
A fire, flood, or failed hood can close a kitchen overnight. Call any hour with your address, meals per day, when the kitchen went down, and the power and water on site.
101.8FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q01What equipment can I rent when my commercial kitchen goes down?
Mobile kitchen trailers from 24 ft to 40 ft, dishwashing trailers with push-through or conveyor machines, and refrigerated trailers and containers. For crews and long projects we also rent shower-restroom, laundry, and sleeper trailers.
Q02Which kitchen trailer size fits my operation?
Size it by meals per day and menu. A 24 or 28 ft kitchen covers conventional service; a 38 or 40 ft kitchen adds fryers, double-stack ovens, and a tilting skillet; a 40 ft bulk kitchen is built for institutional volume. Share your meal count and we'll recommend one.
Q03Can I keep serving meals during a kitchen renovation?
Yes. Renovation is the most common reason to rent. The trailer parks next to your building, connects to power and water, and carries food service until the permanent kitchen reopens. Weekly and monthly terms let the rental follow your construction schedule.
Q04What utilities does a mobile kitchen trailer need?
Electrical service, potable water, and a wastewater plan. Our standard kitchens list 220V single-phase service at 200 to 220 amps; each unit page shows its own requirement. Wastewater goes to a sewer connection or to holding and pump-out, depending on the site.
Q05Which dishwashing trailer do I need?
Match it to volume. A 22 to 26 ft low-temperature push-through trailer handles moderate service; 30 and 38 ft conveyor trailers handle hospital, campus, and correctional volume. The 30 ft conveyor trailer needs three-phase power.
Q06What should I do first when a walk-in cooler or freezer fails?
Call (888) 385-5513, day or night. We'll check the nearest available refrigerated trailer or container, the delivery timing for your address, and the power it needs. We confirm availability before giving any delivery time.
Q07How much does it cost to rent a mobile kitchen trailer?
Mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 per month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995 per month, and refrigeration from $1,895 per month. Delivery, setup, pickup, utilities, and permits are quoted separately for your address.
Q08Do you offer long-term kitchen trailer leases?
Yes. Rentals run by the week or by the month (1 week or monthly), and a long-term lease can last for the full length of a multi-month rebuild.
Q09How long does setup take after delivery?
About 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers and about 1 hour for other units. Stairs take 5 to 15 minutes to place; a ramp, when needed, takes 4 to 6 hours.
Q10Do I need a permit for a temporary kitchen trailer?
Often, but it depends on the jurisdiction. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use approvals vary by city and county and by how the kitchen will be used. Contact your local authorities early; we'll provide the equipment details they ask for.
101.9Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote
Checklist for an accurate quote
- Site address, city, state, and ZIP code
- Equipment: kitchen, dishwashing, refrigeration, or a mix
- Meals per day and number of meal periods
- Start date and how long the kitchen will be offline
- Electrical service available (voltage, phase, amps)
- Potable water and wastewater or sewer access
- Parking surface and delivery access
- Stairs or a ramp
- Emergency or planned project
Prefer to talk? (888) 385-5513, 24/7.