Unit 24MKTmobile kitchen trailer
24ft Mobile Kitchen
The compact standard kitchen for a cafeteria, kitchen, or catering line that needs a full cooking line on a small footprint.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200A
Starting from$4,995/ month
city file · Dallas Center, IA
Dallas Center, Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals, with Dish and Cold Storage Trailers
Lost your kitchen in Dallas Center? Our kitchen trailer rentals replace the cooking line, and dish trailers and emergency cold storage replace the rest. Whether the shutdown is sudden or on next quarter's calendar, terms run short-term by the week or long-term by the month. Hospitals, senior living communities, school districts, colleges, jails, and military dining facilities rely on them to keep their own menus going. We confirm the route, the gate, and the hookups in advance, then deliver, level, and connect the unit. Call 24/7 or request a quote online to check availability for your dates.
Dallas Center, IAFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated city
- County
- Dallas County
- Population
- 1,993 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 1,903
- Land area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Founded
- 1869
- County FEMA
- 11 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- dallascenter.com
Dallas Center is a small city: under 10,000 people. Same trailers, same starting prices as a big city.
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Dallas Center
Dallas Center is within about 21 straight-line miles of Des Moines. Traffic and site access usually set the delivery window more than distance does, so we confirm both with your quote.
The same plan covers the rest of Dallas County, including unincorporated areas near Dallas Center.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Dallas Center, IA
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 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 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
T.3Nearby
Towns near Dallas Center
Straight-line distances between Census interior points.
T.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, IA
Record FEMA lists 11 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Dallas County, which includes Dallas Center. The most recent is severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (DR-4784), declared May 24, 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 “Dallas County Engineer Standard Roads” (roads and bridges, $132,964) after the severe storm(s) declared March 23, 2019 (DR-4421). 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 nursing home in Minburn renovating its kitchen still serves three meals a day. It could rent a kitchen trailer for the build and add a dish trailer to keep using real plates.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, IA
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
The same terms apply in every state, county, and town we serve. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. Starting rates are the same in Dallas Center as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from West Des Moines, about 15 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
A closed kitchen doesn't cancel lunch. Patients, students, residents, and crews still expect meals on time, so the temporary setup has to cook, wash, and keep food cold from day one.
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
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
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 in Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Dallas Center, IA?
Yes. Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, 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.
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.
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.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Dallas Center, 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
- Dallas Center official website (Dallas Center)
- 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)