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
city file · Altoona, IA
Altoona, Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Delivery
Mobile commercial kitchen rentals are our core service in Altoona, with commercial dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigerated trailers rounding out the setup. Emergency breakdowns and scheduled construction both qualify, on weekly short-term rentals or monthly long-term leases. Any kitchen that can't skip a meal, from a nursing home to a university to a correctional facility, is the kind of customer we work with. We coordinate delivery, placement, and setup around your power, water, and site access. Ask us to check availability in Altoona and send a quote.
Altoona, IAFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated city
- County
- Polk County
- Population
- 22,598 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 19,669
- Land area
- 13.3 sq mi
- Founded
- 1876
- County FEMA
- 11 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- altoona-iowa.com
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Altoona
Altoona is within about 9 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.
Before delivery day, send photos of the parking spot and the nearest power and water; it saves a site visit in Altoona.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Altoona, IA
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
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
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 2226LTdishwashing trailer
22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer (Tier 1-4)
A push-through low-temperature dishmachine with soil tray, scraping table, and 3-compartment sink.
Power · 220V · single phase · 150A
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 Altoona
- Bondurant4 mi northeast
- Pleasant Hill4 mi south
- Mitchellville6 mi east
- Ankeny8 mi northwest
- Des Moines9 mi southwest
- Carlisle10 mi south
- Valeria10 mi northeast
- Elkhart10 mi north
More towns in Polk County
Straight-line distances between Census interior points.
T.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Altoona, IA
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
1
Past emergencies in Altoona, IA
Record FEMA lists 11 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Polk County, which includes Altoona. 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 “IDNR Wildlife - Green Island WMA and Jackson County” (water control facilities, $224,682) after the flood declared June 24, 2024 (DR-4796). 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
Kitchen renovation
Record FEMA Public Assistance also funded “IDHS WRC - Birches” (buildings and equipment, $207,254) after DR-4557. Repairs and remodels like that are when a rental kitchen earns its keep: meals keep going while the permanent space is rebuilt.
4
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Altoona, 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Ankeny, 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 Altoona, IA serving through construction or a breakdown.
01
Accelerated Deployment
Units arrive ready to connect, so setup is measured in hours.
02
24/7 Emergency Service
Start an emergency kitchen or cold storage rental with one call, any time.
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
Stainless interiors and commercial appliances sized for real meal counts.
06
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Power, water, wastewater, and placement are planned before delivery day.
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 Altoona, 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 Altoona
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Altoona, IA?
Yes. Altoona, 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona, 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.
Q04Does 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.
Q05Can 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.
Q06What 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.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Altoona, 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
- Altoona official website (Altoona)
- 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)