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
city file · Portage, IN
Portage, Indiana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing
Our mobile kitchen trailer rentals put a working commercial kitchen beside your building in Portage, with dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigeration on the same plan. They cover the surprise closure and the planned renovation alike; rent short-term for a few weeks or lease long-term through a full rebuild. School cafeterias, hospital tray lines, prison kitchens, hotel banquet operations, and caterers count on them during repairs. Our crew coordinates the delivery, sets up the trailer, and walks your staff through it before first service. Tell us what's offline and when, and we'll confirm availability and quote it.
Portage, INFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated city
- County
- Porter County
- Population
- 38,576 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 37,933
- Land area
- 25.6 sq mi
- Founded
- 1967
- County FEMA
- 6 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- ci.portage.in.us
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Portage
Portage is more than 140 straight-line miles from Indianapolis, Indiana's largest city, so a closed kitchen here rarely has a backup nearby. We plan the route, the arrival window, and any oversize-load timing before the trailer leaves, and book early when a renovation date is set.
Before delivery day, send photos of the parking spot and the nearest power and water; it saves a site visit in Portage.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Portage, IN
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
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 40MKTmobile kitchen trailer
40ft Mobile Kitchen
A full-length cooking line with a double-stack convection oven and tilting skillet for high-volume production.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$7,995/ month
Unit 30CDTdishwashing trailer
30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer
A conveyor high-temp machine in a shorter trailer, for sites with three-phase power and tighter placement.
Power · 220V · 3 phase · 200A
Starting from$6,995/ month
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- 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
T.3Nearby
Towns near Portage
- Ogden Dunes3 mi north
- Burns Harbor3 mi northeast
- Lake Station4 mi west
- New Chicago5 mi southwest
- Porter6 mi northeast
- Dune Acres6 mi northeast
- Chesterton6 mi east
- Hobart7 mi southwest
More towns in Porter County
Straight-line distances between Census interior points.
T.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Portage, IN
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in Portage, IN
Record FEMA lists 6 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Porter County, which includes Portage. The most recent is severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding (DR-4933), declared August 25, 2026. 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 “Bridge# 73” (roads and bridges, $720,000) after the flood declared May 4, 2018 (DR-4363). Public rebuilding projects also bring crews who need meals. A mobile kitchen with a dish trailer can feed them on site.
3
Kitchen renovation
ScenarioSchools near Burns Harbor often remodel cafeterias over the summer. A leased mobile kitchen would keep summer meal programs running.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Portage, Indiana, state and local emergency management 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 Portage, IN
Three months in a standard kitchen trailer starts at $14,985 in equipment; add a dish trailer from $4,995 a month or cold storage from $1,895 a month. 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
T.5Terms
Rental terms at a glance
Plain terms, before you pick up the phone. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. Starting rates are the same in Portage as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Gary, about 10 straight-line miles away. 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.
T.6Why us
Why kitchens call Commercial Kitchen Emergency 101
Food service is the first thing people notice when it stops. Planned cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers keep a facility in Portage, IN serving through construction or a breakdown.
01
Accelerated Deployment
We plan the unit, route, and placement on the first call, which cuts the time from call to first meal.
02
24/7 Emergency Service
Start an emergency kitchen or cold storage rental with one call, any time.
03
End-to-End Project Support
Sizing, utilities, delivery, setup, and pickup run through one team.
04
Flexible Rental Solutions
Weekly rentals for emergencies, monthly leases for rebuilds, and extensions when a project slips.
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
What we list is what we quote: a named unit, its equipment, a starting monthly rate, and a person on the phone any hour. 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 Portage, IN
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.
T.7FAQ
Kitchen trailer rental questions in Portage
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Portage, IN?
Yes. Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN?
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 Portage, IN?
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.
Q04Can 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.
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.
Q06How 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.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Portage, IN
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.
T.9 · Sources
- Portage official website (Portage)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance funded projects details (FEMA)