Unit 38MKTmobile kitchen trailer
38ft Mobile Kitchen
Adds a deep fryer and a longer line for kitchens serving several hundred meals across multiple periods.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$7,995/ month
State file · IA · FEMA Region 7
Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals for Emergencies and Renovations
Our mobile kitchen trailer rentals put a working commercial kitchen beside your building in Iowa, 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.
IowaFact sheet
- Capital
- Des Moines
- Largest city
- Des Moines
- Population
- about 3.2 million (2020 Census)
- Counties
- 99
- Towns with pages
- 940
- Interstates
- I-80, I-35, I-29
- FEMA disasters
- 42 major declarations since 2000
Derechos and river flooding have caused long regional power outages affecting food service.
S.1Units
Kitchen trailers available for Iowa
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
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
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
Iowa coverage map
Small towns lead here: Le Roy, Beaconsfield, Durango, and Conway are among the smallest incorporated places we serve in Iowa, alongside larger cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.
- Featured small town
- Larger city or county
- Small town
S.3Counties
Iowa counties we serve
- Adair County7,431
- Adams County3,606
- Allamakee County14,184
- Appanoose County12,106
- Audubon County5,562
- Benton County25,799
- Black Hawk County132,348
- Boone County26,729
- Bremer County25,328
- Buchanan County20,733
- Buena Vista County20,816
- Butler County14,156
- Calhoun County9,711
- Carroll County20,407
- Cass County13,024
- Cedar County18,231
- Cerro Gordo County42,493
- Cherokee County11,658
- Chickasaw County11,719
- Clarke County9,524
- Clay County16,474
- Clayton County16,931
- Clinton County46,015
- Crawford County16,378
- Dallas County115,343
- Davis County9,193
- Decatur County7,656
- Delaware County17,609
- Des Moines County38,411
- Dickinson County18,158
- Dubuque County99,242
- Emmet County9,162
- Fayette County19,152
- Floyd County15,008
- Franklin County10,024
- Fremont County6,494
- Greene County8,662
- Grundy County12,405
- Guthrie County10,774
- Hamilton County14,856
- Hancock County10,616
- Hardin County16,464
- Harrison County14,626
- Henry County19,361
- Howard County9,360
- Humboldt County9,617
- Ida County6,810
- Iowa County16,423
- Jackson County19,390
- Jasper County38,107
- Jefferson County15,781
- Johnson County160,080
- Jones County21,116
- Keokuk County9,855
- Kossuth County14,408
- Lee County32,376
- Linn County231,762
- Louisa County10,630
- Lucas County8,758
- Lyon County12,378
- Madison County17,161
- Mahaska County22,034
- Marion County34,048
- Marshall County40,392
- Mills County14,717
- Mitchell County10,632
- Monona County8,429
- Monroe County7,373
- Montgomery County10,063
- Muscatine County42,132
- O'Brien County14,260
- Osceola County6,036
- Page County15,038
- Palo Alto County8,809
- Plymouth County25,825
- Pocahontas County7,006
- Polk County516,185
- Pottawattamie County93,529
- Poweshiek County18,454
- Ringgold County4,608
- Sac County9,533
- Scott County175,601
- Shelby County11,821
- Sioux County36,554
- Story County102,498
- Tama County16,738
- Taylor County5,825
- Union County11,955
- Van Buren County7,217
- Wapello County35,681
- Warren County56,343
- Washington County22,631
- Wayne County6,622
- Webster County36,909
- Winnebago County10,383
- Winneshiek County19,723
- Woodbury County107,257
- Worth County7,307
- Wright County12,729
S.4Towns
Cities and towns in Iowa
Smallest towns
Largest cities
- Des Moines213,096
- Cedar Rapids137,904
- Davenport100,938
- Sioux City86,875
- Ankeny76,727
- Iowa City76,710
- West Des Moines73,664
- Ames69,026
- Waterloo67,477
- Council Bluffs62,665
- Dubuque58,987
- Urbandale47,759
Every other city, town, village, and borough in Iowa is listed on its county page above.
S.5Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Iowa
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in Iowa
Record FEMA lists 42 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Iowa. The most recent is severe storms and flooding (DR-4942), declared September 1, 2026. After a declared disaster, repair crews are booked for weeks. Renting a temporary kitchen and cold storage early keeps a facility serving while it waits its turn.
2
Major construction
Record FEMA Public Assistance funded “Replacement of Lost Electric Assets” (utilities, $895,355) after the tornado declared May 24, 2024 (DR-4784). Public rebuilding projects also bring crews who need meals. A mobile kitchen with a dish trailer can feed them on site.
3
Kitchen renovation
Record FEMA Public Assistance also funded “Adair County Memorial Hospital EMS Building” (buildings and equipment, $1,107,224) after DR-4784. When a public building is repaired, its kitchen is often part of the job. A temporary kitchen trailer and a dish trailer keep meals going through the renovation.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Iowa, Iowa Homeland Security and 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 Iowa
Mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 a month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995, and refrigeration from $1,895. 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
The same terms apply in every state, county, and town we serve. 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
One contact from the first call to the last day on site.
04
Flexible Rental Solutions
Weekly rentals for emergencies, monthly leases for rebuilds, and extensions when a project slips.
05
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Every unit page lists its equipment, so you know what's inside before delivery.
06
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Power, water, wastewater, and placement are planned before delivery day.
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 Iowa
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 Iowa
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Iowa?
Yes. Iowa 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa?
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.
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.
Q05How 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.
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 Iowa
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
- Iowa disaster declarations and recovery (FEMA)
- FEMA Region 7 (FEMA)
- Iowa QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (Iowa)
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Iowa)
- Iowa on USA.gov (USA.gov)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)