Unit 40MKTmobile kitchen trailer
40ft Mobile Kitchen
A full-length cooking line with a double-stack convection oven and tilting skillet for high-volume production.
Power · 220V · single phase · 200–220A
Starting from$7,995/ month
city file · Grinnell, IA
Grinnell, Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals
Kitchens from Oakland Acres to Grinnell keep serving in our rental kitchen trailers, alongside dishwashing trailers for reusable ware and refrigerated containers for product. Use one for an emergency equipment failure or for a remodel you've planned for months; short-term and long-term rental terms are both open. We work with healthcare systems, school and college food services, correctional facilities, government sites, and hospitality operators. Delivery windows, stairs or ramps, and utility connections are agreed before delivery day. Send your dates and address to check availability and get a quote.
Grinnell, IAFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated city
- County
- Poweshiek County
- Population
- 9,495 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 9,552
- Land area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Founded
- 1854
- County FEMA
- 8 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- grinnelliowa.gov
Grinnell is a small city: under 10,000 people. Same trailers, same starting prices as a big city.
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Grinnell
Grinnell sits about 47 straight-line miles east 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 Poweshiek County are quoted the same way: equipment at the starting rate, delivery for the address.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Grinnell, 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
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.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Grinnell, IA
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
1
Past emergencies in Grinnell, IA
Record FEMA lists 8 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Poweshiek County, which includes Grinnell. 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 “Poweshiek County SRD Culverts” (roads and bridges, $180,653) after the tornado declared May 24, 2024 (DR-4784). 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 “Roof damages to hospital, Light Center, and Ahrens Medical Arts Building” (buildings and equipment, $1,385,985) 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 Grinnell, 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 Grinnell, 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
Plain terms, before you pick up the phone. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. Starting rates are the same in Grinnell as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Ankeny, 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
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
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
Kitchen emergencies don't wait for business hours, and our line doesn't either.
03
End-to-End Project Support
We help match the trailer to your menu, staff, and site before anything ships.
04
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week or lease for as long as the renovation runs.
05
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.
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 Grinnell, 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 Grinnell
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Grinnell, IA?
Yes. Grinnell, 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 Grinnell, 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 Grinnell, 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 I need a permit for a temporary kitchen trailer?
Often, but it depends on the jurisdiction. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use approvals vary by city and county and by how the kitchen will be used. Contact your local authorities early; we'll provide the equipment details they ask for.
Q05Do 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.
Q06Can you set up several trailers on one site?
Yes. A common layout pairs a kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer, placed so staff can move between them. We plan the footprint, power, and water for all of them together.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Grinnell, 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
- Grinnell official website (Grinnell)
- 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)