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Dexter, Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Delivery

A temporary commercial kitchen parked at your loading dock is what we rent in Dexter, backed by dishwashing trailer rentals and refrigeration trailer rentals. From the 2 a.m. breakdown to the summer renovation, rentals run short-term or long-term to match the job. Our customers run healthcare kitchens, school nutrition programs, correctional food service, government cafeterias, hotels, and country clubs. Tell us where the trailer will sit and what utilities you have; we plan delivery and setup from there. Request a quote with your start date and we'll confirm what's available.

Dexter, IAFact sheet

Type
Incorporated city
County
Dallas County
Population
631 (2024 estimate)
2020 base
640
Land area
1.3 sq mi
Founded
1868
County FEMA
11 disaster declarations since 2000

Dexter is a small city: under 10,000 people. Same trailers, same starting prices as a big city.

T.1Delivery

Getting a trailer to Dexter

Dexter sits about 32 straight-line miles west of Des Moines. We plan delivery around the drive in, your site entrance, and your utilities, and confirm the arrival window with your quote.

Projects elsewhere in Dallas County are quoted the same way: equipment at the starting rate, delivery for the address.

T.2Units

Kitchen trailers available for Dexter, IA

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
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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
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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 details →

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T.3Nearby

Towns near Dexter

More towns in Dallas County

Straight-line distances between Census interior points.

T.4Local

Planning a kitchen rental in Dexter, IA

Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.

  1. 1

    Past emergencies in Dexter, IA

    Record FEMA lists 11 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Dallas County, which includes Dexter. The most recent is severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (DR-4784), declared May 24, 2024. Storms and floods of that scale often damage kitchens below grade or knock out gas and power. A kitchen trailer rental parked near the dock can carry food service until the building is safe.

  2. 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). 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. 3

    Kitchen renovation

    ScenarioSchools near Redfield often remodel cafeterias over the summer. A leased mobile kitchen would keep summer meal programs running.

  4. 4

    Emergency equipment access

    During a declared emergency in Dexter, 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. 5

    What a rental costs in Dexter, IA

    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

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 Dexter as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from West Des Moines, about 25 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.

  1. 01

    Accelerated Deployment

    Units arrive ready to connect, so setup is measured in hours.

  2. 02

    24/7 Emergency Service

    A person answers the phone at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  3. 03

    End-to-End Project Support

    Sizing, utilities, delivery, setup, and pickup run through one team.

  4. 04

    Flexible Rental Solutions

    Short-term and long-term terms on the same simple basis: by the week or by the month.

  5. 05

    Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment

    Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.

  6. 06

    Experienced Logistics Coordination

    We schedule delivery, setup, and pickup around the work happening on your site.

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 Dexter, 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.

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T.7FAQ

Kitchen trailer rental questions in Dexter

Q01

Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Dexter, IA?

Yes. Dexter, 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.

Q02

What does a kitchen trailer rental cost in Dexter, 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.

Q03

Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Dexter, 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.

Q04

What 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.

Q05

Can 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.

Q06

How 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 Dexter, 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

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