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
town file · Calabash, NC
Calabash, North Carolina Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals, with Dish and Cold Storage Trailers
We deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Calabash: full hoods, ranges, ovens, and sinks on wheels, with dish machine trailers and walk-in replacement trailers to match. A burst pipe, a failed compressor, or a renovation start date are all reasons to call, with weekly rentals and monthly leases available. They serve hospitals, nursing homes, K-12 schools, universities, correctional facilities, and hospitality kitchens that feed people every day. We handle delivery coordination and setup, and an on-call team picks up the phone around the clock. Request availability or a quote for your Calabash site today.
Calabash, NCFact sheet
- Type
- Incorporated town
- County
- Brunswick County
- Population
- 2,975 (2024 estimate)
- 2020 base
- 2,018
- Land area
- 7.3 sq mi
- County FEMA
- 12 disaster declarations since 2000
- Official site
- townofcalabash.net
Calabash is a small town: under 10,000 people. Same trailers, same starting prices as a big city.
T.1Delivery
Getting a trailer to Calabash
Calabash is more than 160 straight-line miles from Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, so a closed kitchen here rarely has a backup nearby. We plan the route, the arrival window, and any oversize-load timing before the trailer leaves, and book early when a renovation date is set.
Projects elsewhere in Brunswick County are quoted the same way: equipment at the starting rate, delivery for the address.
T.2Units
Kitchen trailers available for Calabash, NC
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 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 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 Calabash
- Carolina Shores2 mi west
- Sunset Beach2 mi southeast
- Ocean Isle Beach5 mi east
- Shallotte11 mi northeast
- Holden Beach13 mi east
- Varnamtown18 mi east
- Oak Island24 mi east
- Bolivia25 mi northeast
More towns in Brunswick County
Straight-line distances between Census interior points.
T.4Local
Planning a kitchen rental in Calabash, NC
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in Calabash, NC
Record FEMA lists 12 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Brunswick County, which includes Calabash. The most recent is potential tropical cyclone eight (DR-4837), declared October 19, 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
Major construction
Record FEMA Public Assistance funded “Boiling Spring Lakes Dams - Sanford, North Lake, and Pine Lake” (water control facilities, $2,567,605) after the tropical storm declared October 19, 2024 (DR-4837). Public rebuilding projects also bring crews who need meals. A mobile kitchen with a dish trailer can feed them on site.
3
Kitchen renovation
Record FEMA Public Assistance also funded “Brunswick County Landfill Equipment” (buildings and equipment, $837,719) after DR-4837. 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
Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Calabash, 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.
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What a rental costs in Calabash, NC
Mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 a month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995, and refrigeration from $1,895. 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 Calabash as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Wilmington, 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
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 Calabash, NC 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
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
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
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 Calabash, NC
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 Calabash
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Calabash, NC?
Yes. Calabash, NC 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 Calabash, NC?
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 Calabash, NC?
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.
Q04What 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.
Q05How much does it cost to rent a mobile kitchen trailer?
Mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 per month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995 per month, and refrigeration from $1,895 per month. Delivery, setup, pickup, utilities, and permits are quoted separately for your address.
Q06Do 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.
T.8Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Calabash, NC
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
- Calabash official website (Calabash)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance funded projects details (FEMA)
- North Carolina Emergency Management (North Carolina)