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 · Elkader, IA
Elkader, Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing
Our mobile kitchen trailer rentals put a working commercial kitchen beside your building in Elkader, 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.
Elkader, IAFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated city
- County
- Clayton County
- Population
- 1,192 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 1,215
- Land area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Founded
- 1846
- County FEMA
- 14 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- elkader-iowa.com
Elkader is a small city: under 10,000 people. Same trailers, same starting prices as a big city.
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Elkader
Elkader is more than 140 straight-line miles from Des Moines, Iowa'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.
The same plan covers the rest of Clayton County, including unincorporated areas near Elkader.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Elkader, IA
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
Unit 40CKTmobile kitchen trailer
40ft Mobile Combo Kitchen
A cooking line and a walk-in cooler in one trailer, so cold storage travels with the kitchen.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$7,995/ month
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 38LTDTdishwashing trailer
38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
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
T.3Nearby
Towns near Elkader
- St. Olaf5 mi north
- Farmersburg7 mi north
- Volga8 mi southwest
- Garnavillo8 mi east
- Elkport10 mi southeast
- Garber11 mi southeast
- Wadena13 mi west
- Clayton13 mi east
More towns in Clayton County
Straight-line distances between Census interior points.
T.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Elkader, IA
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in Elkader, IA
Record FEMA lists 14 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Clayton County, which includes Elkader. The most recent is flooding (DR-4732), declared August 25, 2023. 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 “(PW# 76) CLSSC01-NICKEL ROAD” (roads and bridges, $719,214) after the severe storm(s) declared August 27, 2017 (DR-4334). Public rebuilding projects also bring crews who need meals. A mobile kitchen with a dish trailer can feed them on site.
3
Kitchen renovation
ScenarioA hotel in Farmersburg remodeling its kitchen could keep banquets booked by cooking in a rented commercial kitchen beside the building.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Elkader, 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 Elkader, IA
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
T.5Terms
Rental terms at a glance
What every rental includes, wherever the site is. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. Starting rates are the same in Elkader as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Dubuque, about 45 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
Weekly rentals or monthly leases.
Hours
Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, emergencies included.
Setup time
Allow about 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers, about 1 hour for other units; stair access usually takes 5 to 15 minutes when needed, while ramp setup takes 4 to 6 hours when 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 Elkader, IA serving through construction or a breakdown.
01
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery is timed to the day your kitchen closes, so service doesn't skip a day.
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
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
We show the details before you call: each trailer's equipment, its power needs where we have them, and its starting monthly price. 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 Elkader, IA
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 Elkader
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Elkader, IA?
Yes. Elkader, IA 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 Elkader, IA?
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 Elkader, IA?
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.
Q04Do you offer long-term kitchen trailer leases?
Yes. Choose a weekly rental for a short emergency or monthly leasing for a longer rebuild; terms can cover the full project schedule.
Q05Does 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.
Q06Can 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.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Elkader, IA
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
- Elkader official website (Elkader)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance funded projects details (FEMA)
- Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (Iowa)