Unit 40BKTmobile kitchen trailer
40ft Bulk Kitchen
Built for bulk institutional cooking with a tilting skillet, double-stack ovens, and a walk-in cooler.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$10,995/ month
State file · IL · FEMA Region 5
Illinois Emergency Commercial Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing
Mobile commercial kitchen rentals are our core service in Illinois, with commercial dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigerated trailers rounding out the setup. Emergency breakdowns and scheduled construction both qualify, on weekly short-term rentals or monthly long-term leases. Any kitchen that can't skip a meal, from a nursing home to a university to a correctional facility, is the kind of customer we work with. We coordinate delivery, placement, and setup around your power, water, and site access. Ask us to check availability in Illinois and send a quote.
IllinoisFact sheet
- Capital
- Springfield
- Largest city
- Chicago
- Population
- about 12.8 million (2020 Census)
- Counties
- 102
- Towns with pages
- 1,294
- Interstates
- I-55, I-57, I-80, I-90
- FEMA disasters
- 24 major declarations since 2000
Blizzards, tornadoes, and summer storms bring outages to large school districts and hospital systems.
S.1Units
Kitchen trailers available for Illinois
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
Unit 40BCKTmobile kitchen trailer
40ft Bulk Combo Kitchen
The largest kitchen in the lineup: bulk cooking equipment plus a walk-in cooler for scratch-cooking programs.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$10,995/ month
Unit 28MKTmobile kitchen trailer
28ft Mobile Kitchen
The same standard cooking line as the 24ft with more room to work, a common choice for school and healthcare kitchens.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200A
Starting from$4,995/ month
Unit 38LTDTdishwashing trailer
38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer (Tier 1-4)
A longer low-temp dish trailer with prep table, storage and wire racks, water heater, and mop sink.
Power · 220V · single phase · 220A
Starting from$4,995/ month
Also 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
S.2Map
Illinois coverage map
Small towns lead here: Valley City, Florence, Kaskaskia, and Bentley are among the smallest incorporated places we serve in Illinois, alongside larger cities like Chicago, Aurora, and Naperville.
- Featured small town
- Larger city or county
- Small town
S.3Counties
Illinois counties we serve
- Adams County64,109
- Alexander County4,594
- Bond County16,576
- Boone County53,313
- Brown County6,307
- Bureau County32,486
- Calhoun County4,224
- Carroll County15,444
- Cass County12,713
- Champaign County212,374
- Christian County33,247
- Clark County15,076
- Clay County12,821
- Clinton County37,087
- Coles County46,423
- Cook County5,182,617
- Crawford County18,388
- Cumberland County10,305
- DeKalb County101,335
- De Witt County15,319
- Douglas County19,824
- DuPage County937,142
- Edgar County16,398
- Edwards County5,984
- Effingham County34,602
- Fayette County21,157
- Ford County13,451
- Franklin County37,033
- Fulton County32,510
- Gallatin County4,690
- Greene County11,417
- Grundy County53,835
- Hamilton County7,818
- Hancock County17,008
- Hardin County3,550
- Henderson County6,048
- Henry County48,177
- Iroquois County26,067
- Jackson County53,199
- Jasper County9,092
- Jefferson County36,107
- Jersey County21,150
- Jo Daviess County21,528
- Johnson County13,320
- Kane County520,997
- Kankakee County106,410
- Kendall County143,171
- Knox County48,716
- Lake County718,604
- LaSalle County108,390
- Lawrence County14,801
- Lee County33,544
- Livingston County35,375
- Logan County27,518
- McDonough County26,662
- McHenry County315,959
- McLean County172,069
- Macon County100,737
- Macoupin County43,895
- Madison County263,017
- Marion County36,437
- Marshall County11,552
- Mason County12,543
- Massac County13,627
- Menard County11,963
- Mercer County15,292
- Monroe County34,969
- Montgomery County27,615
- Morgan County32,618
- Moultrie County14,365
- Ogle County51,345
- Peoria County179,630
- Perry County20,272
- Piatt County16,628
- Pike County14,258
- Pope County3,703
- Pulaski County4,879
- Putnam County5,633
- Randolph County29,903
- Richland County15,362
- Rock Island County142,731
- St. Clair County251,149
- Saline County22,826
- Sangamon County194,345
- Schuyler County6,750
- Scott County4,880
- Shelby County20,542
- Stark County5,272
- Stephenson County43,088
- Tazewell County129,821
- Union County16,886
- Vermilion County71,106
- Wabash County10,979
- Warren County16,217
- Washington County13,535
- Wayne County15,928
- White County13,395
- Whiteside County54,657
- Will County708,583
- Williamson County67,064
- Winnebago County283,790
- Woodford County38,290
S.4Towns
Cities and towns in Illinois
Smallest towns
Largest cities
- Chicago2,721,308
- Aurora180,710
- Naperville153,124
- Joliet151,837
- Rockford147,486
- Elgin114,701
- Springfield112,949
- Peoria111,696
- Champaign91,961
- Waukegan88,570
- Cicero82,090
- Bloomington79,232
Every other city, town, village, and borough in Illinois is listed on its county page above.
S.5Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Illinois
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in Illinois
Record FEMA lists 24 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Illinois. The most recent is severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and floodng (DR-4819), declared September 20, 2024. Events like that can cut power for days, which spoils walk-in inventory and closes hospital and school kitchens. An emergency refrigeration trailer holds product while a mobile kitchen trailer keeps meals going.
2
Major construction
Record FEMA Public Assistance funded “DR4461IL - Houston Township - Standard Culvert Replacement” (roads and bridges, $170,106) after the severe storm(s) declared September 19, 2019 (DR-4461). Rebuilding work like that can close roads and cut utilities to nearby kitchens. A leased kitchen trailer on temporary service keeps a facility cooking through the shutoffs.
3
Kitchen renovation
Record FEMA Public Assistance also funded “Hager Slough Two Pump Permanent Repair / Replacement” (buildings and equipment, $170,656) after DR-4461. Repairs and remodels like that are when a rental kitchen earns its keep: meals keep going while the permanent space is rebuilt.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and local officials direct public relief logistics, staging, and road access. Our deliveries are separate private arrangements: we confirm the route, site entrance, and placement with you and follow any access limits officials publish.
5
What a rental costs in Illinois
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.
Sources: OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries · OpenFEMA Public Assistance funded projects details
S.6Terms
Rental terms at a glance
What every rental includes, wherever the site is. 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.
S.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
We help match the trailer to your menu, staff, and site before anything ships.
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
Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.
06
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Access routes, stairs or ramps, and hookups are agreed in advance.
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 in Illinois
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.
S.8FAQ
Kitchen trailer rental questions in Illinois
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Illinois?
Yes. Illinois is inside our nationwide service area. Delivery timing and cost depend on your exact address, the unit, and site access, and both are confirmed in your quote. We have no local office; trailers come to your site.
Q02What does a kitchen trailer rental cost in Illinois?
The same starting prices apply here as everywhere else we serve: kitchens from $4,995 per month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995, and refrigeration from $1,895. Delivery, setup, and pickup are quoted for your address.
Q03Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Illinois?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for your site, confirm your power and water, and give a delivery time once availability is confirmed. A refrigerated trailer can ride on the same delivery if your walk-in is down too.
Q04How 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.
Q05Do 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.
Q06Does sending an inquiry reserve a trailer?
No. A person reviews each inquiry, confirms availability for your dates and location, and sends a quote. Equipment is reserved once you accept the quote.
S.9Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Illinois
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.
S.10 · Sources
- Illinois disaster declarations and recovery (FEMA)
- FEMA Region 5 (FEMA)
- Illinois QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (Illinois)
- Illinois Department of Public Health (Illinois)
- Illinois on USA.gov (USA.gov)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)