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
State file · NC · FEMA Region 4
North Carolina Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals, Plus Dish Trailers and Cold Storage
When the cooking line in North Carolina goes down, we rent commercial kitchen trailers that keep meals moving, plus dish trailers and refrigerated trailers for what the kitchen loses with it. Call on them after a fire, flood, or failed hood, or schedule them for a planned remodel, with short-term rentals by the week and long-term leases by the month. Healthcare, education, corrections, government, military, hospitality, and catering teams use them to stay on their meal schedule. Delivery and setup are scheduled with your facilities team, and our line is answered 24/7. Get a quote today, or call any hour to talk it through.
North CarolinaFact sheet
- Capital
- Raleigh
- Largest city
- Charlotte
- Population
- about 10.4 million (2020 Census)
- Counties
- 100
- Towns with pages
- 549
- Interstates
- I-40, I-85, I-95, I-77
- FEMA disasters
- 29 major declarations since 2000
Hurricanes on the coast and inland flooding in the mountains, as after Helene in 2024, can close kitchens for weeks.
S.1Units
Kitchen trailers available for North Carolina
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 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 38HTCDdishwashing trailer
38ft High Temp Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer
A conveyor high-temperature dishmachine for the heaviest institutional warewashing loads.
Power · 220V · single phase · 300A
Starting from$6,995/ 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
S.2Map
North Carolina coverage map
Small towns lead here: Fontana Dam, Leggett, Lake Santeetlah, and Hassell are among the smallest incorporated places we serve in North Carolina, alongside larger cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
- Featured small town
- Larger city or county
- Small town
S.3Counties
North Carolina counties we serve
- Alamance County183,040
- Alexander County36,693
- Alleghany County11,379
- Anson County22,432
- Ashe County27,266
- Avery County17,811
- Beaufort County44,576
- Bertie County16,939
- Bladen County29,777
- Brunswick County167,112
- Buncombe County279,210
- Burke County88,545
- Cabarrus County244,925
- Caldwell County80,739
- Camden County11,184
- Carteret County70,259
- Caswell County22,363
- Catawba County167,054
- Chatham County83,874
- Cherokee County30,373
- Chowan County13,891
- Clay County12,042
- Cleveland County102,194
- Columbus County50,054
- Craven County104,167
- Cumberland County338,430
- Currituck County32,278
- Dare County38,183
- Davidson County177,809
- Davie County45,383
- Duplin County50,539
- Durham County343,628
- Edgecombe County49,124
- Forsyth County398,143
- Franklin County79,771
- Gaston County242,010
- Gates County10,299
- Graham County8,179
- Granville County61,544
- Greene County20,671
- Guilford County558,816
- Halifax County46,992
- Harnett County146,096
- Haywood County63,048
- Henderson County120,771
- Hertford County19,169
- Hoke County55,382
- Hyde County4,583
- Iredell County206,361
- Jackson County45,281
- Johnston County249,794
- Jones County9,462
- Lee County68,537
- Lenoir County55,332
- Lincoln County97,611
- McDowell County45,269
- Macon County38,717
- Madison County22,352
- Martin County21,523
- Mecklenburg County1,206,285
- Mitchell County15,030
- Montgomery County26,364
- Moore County108,417
- Nash County97,990
- New Hanover County243,333
- Northampton County16,580
- Onslow County212,954
- Orange County152,877
- Pamlico County12,550
- Pasquotank County41,418
- Pender County70,077
- Perquimans County13,460
- Person County40,143
- Pitt County180,783
- Polk County20,320
- Randolph County148,389
- Richmond County41,990
- Robeson County118,624
- Rockingham County93,517
- Rowan County153,384
- Rutherford County65,587
- Sampson County60,404
- Scotland County33,898
- Stanly County67,326
- Stokes County45,857
- Surry County71,547
- Swain County13,945
- Transylvania County34,103
- Tyrrell County3,517
- Union County263,386
- Vance County42,337
- Wake County1,232,444
- Warren County19,081
- Washington County10,654
- Watauga County54,997
- Wayne County120,338
- Wilkes County66,186
- Wilson County79,958
- Yadkin County37,995
- Yancey County18,993
S.4Towns
Cities and towns in North Carolina
Smallest towns
Largest cities
- Charlotte943,476
- Raleigh499,825
- Greensboro307,381
- Durham301,870
- Winston-Salem255,769
- Fayetteville209,496
- Cary182,659
- Wilmington125,284
- High Point118,601
- Concord112,395
- Greenville95,138
- Asheville94,992
Every other city, town, village, and borough in North Carolina is listed on its county page above.
S.5Local
Planning a kitchen rental in North Carolina
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
1
Past emergencies in North Carolina
Record FEMA lists 29 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering North Carolina. The most recent is tropical depression chantal (DR-4889), declared September 11, 2025. 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 “Graham and Mebane Spillway damage” (water control facilities, $21,078,977) after the severe storm(s) declared September 11, 2025 (DR-4889). 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 “Contents - Ashe County Riverview Community Center Facility” (buildings and equipment, $108,818) after DR-4827. 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 North Carolina, North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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
Food service is the first thing people notice when it stops. Planned cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers keep a facility in North Carolina serving through construction or a breakdown.
01
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery is timed to the day your kitchen closes, so service doesn't skip a day.
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
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
Access routes, stairs or ramps, and hookups are agreed in advance.
Why clients trust us
We show the details before you call: each trailer's equipment, its power needs where we have them, and its starting monthly price. 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 North Carolina
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.
S.8FAQ
Kitchen trailer rental questions in North Carolina
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
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 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.
Q05How 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.
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.
S.9Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in North Carolina
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.
S.10 · Sources
- North Carolina disaster declarations and recovery (FEMA)
- FEMA Region 4 (FEMA)
- North Carolina QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)
- North Carolina Emergency Management (North Carolina)
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (North Carolina)
- North Carolina on USA.gov (USA.gov)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)