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Minnesota Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals with Dishwashing and Refrigeration

Lost your kitchen in Minnesota? 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.

MinnesotaFact sheet

Capital
Saint Paul
Largest city
Minneapolis
Population
about 5.7 million (2020 Census)
Counties
87
Towns with pages
855
Interstates
I-94, I-35, I-90
FEMA disasters
30 major declarations since 2000

Extreme cold and spring flooding on the Red River and Mississippi affect food service operations.

S.1Units

Kitchen trailers available for Minnesota

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
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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
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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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S.2Map

Minnesota coverage map

Small towns lead here: Kinbrae, Funkley, Barry, and Donaldson are among the smallest incorporated places we serve in Minnesota, alongside larger cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester.

MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN · 428,579 peopleSt. Paul, MN · 307,465 peopleRochester, MN · 123,624 peopleBloomington, MN · 88,344 peopleDuluth, MN · 87,986 peopleBrooklyn Park, MN · 82,893 peopleWoodbury, MN · 80,596 peoplePlymouth, MN · 78,551 peopleLakeville, MN · 77,971 peopleBlaine, MN · 75,172 peopleMaple Grove, MN · 72,739 peopleSt. Cloud, MN · 72,145 peopleKinbrae, MN · 10 peopleFunkley, MN · 12 peopleBarry, MN · 14 peopleDonaldson, MN · 17 peopleFlorence, MN · 21 peopleHillman, MN · 21 peopleBoy River, MN · 24 peopleJohnson, MN · 24 peopleCorrell, MN · 27 peopleStrathcona, MN · 28 peopleLouisburg, MN · 29 peopleDoran, MN · 30 peopleAitkin County, MNAnoka County, MNBecker County, MNBeltrami County, MNBenton County, MNBig Stone County, MNBlue Earth County, MNBrown County, MNCarlton County, MNCarver County, MNCass County, MNChippewa County, MNChisago County, MNClay County, MNClearwater County, MNCook County, MNCottonwood County, MNCrow Wing County, MNDakota County, MNDodge County, MNDouglas County, MNFaribault County, MNFillmore County, MNFreeborn County, MNGoodhue County, MNGrant County, MNHennepin County, MNHouston County, MNHubbard County, MNIsanti County, MNItasca County, MNJackson County, MNKanabec County, MNKandiyohi County, MNKittson County, MNKoochiching County, MNLac qui Parle County, MNLake County, MNLake of the Woods County, MNLe Sueur County, MNLincoln County, MNLyon County, MNMcLeod County, MNMahnomen County, MNMarshall County, MNMartin County, MNMeeker County, MNMille Lacs County, MNMorrison County, MNMower County, MNMurray County, MNNicollet County, MNNobles County, MNNorman County, MNOlmsted County, MNOtter Tail County, MNPennington County, MN
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S.3Counties

Minnesota counties we serve

S.4Towns

Cities and towns in Minnesota

Every other city, town, village, and borough in Minnesota is listed on its county page above.

S.5Local

Planning a kitchen rental in Minnesota

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

  1. 1

    Past emergencies in Minnesota

    Record FEMA lists 30 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Minnesota. The most recent is severe storms and straight-line winds (DR-4894), declared October 22, 2025. 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 “Aitkin County HWY roads and culverts.” (roads and bridges, $214,448) after the flood declared July 19, 2023 (DR-4722). Public rebuilding projects also bring crews who need meals. A mobile kitchen with a dish trailer can feed them on site.

  3. 3

    Kitchen renovation

    Record FEMA Public Assistance also funded “Aitkin County Fairground Damages to Industrial (Exhibit) Building #2” (buildings and equipment, $547,537) after DR-4658. When a public building is repaired, its kitchen is often part of the job. A temporary kitchen trailer and a dish trailer keep meals going through the renovation.

  4. 4

    Emergency equipment access

    During a declared emergency in Minnesota, state and local 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 Minnesota

    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

S.6Terms

Rental terms at a glance

What every rental includes, wherever the site is. A quote covers equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your address. 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.

S.7Why 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

    We plan the unit, route, and placement on the first call, which cuts the time from call to first meal.

  2. 02

    24/7 Emergency Service

    Start an emergency kitchen or cold storage rental with one call, any time.

  3. 03

    End-to-End Project Support

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

  4. 04

    Flexible Rental Solutions

    Weekly rentals for emergencies, monthly leases for rebuilds, and extensions when a project slips.

  5. 05

    Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment

    Stainless interiors and commercial appliances sized for real meal counts.

  6. 06

    Experienced Logistics Coordination

    Access routes, stairs or ramps, and hookups are agreed in advance.

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 Minnesota

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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S.8FAQ

Kitchen trailer rental questions in Minnesota

Q01

Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

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 Minnesota?

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

Which dishwashing trailer do I need?

Match it to volume. A 22 to 26 ft low-temperature push-through trailer handles moderate service; 30 and 38 ft conveyor trailers handle hospital, campus, and correctional volume. The 30 ft conveyor trailer needs three-phase power.

Q05

Does 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.

Q06

Do 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.

S.9Quote

Request a kitchen rental quote in Minnesota

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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