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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals, with Dish and Cold Storage Trailers

Lost your kitchen in Harrisburg? 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.

Harrisburg, PAFact sheet

Type
Incorporated city
County
Dauphin County
Population
50,649 (2024 estimate)
2020 base
50,080
Land area
8.1 sq mi
Founded
1719
County FEMA
9 disaster declarations since 2000
Official site
harrisburgpa.gov

T.1Delivery

Getting a trailer to Harrisburg

Harrisburg is more than 160 straight-line miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'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.

Before delivery day, send photos of the parking spot and the nearest power and water; it saves a site visit in Harrisburg.

T.2Units

Kitchen trailers available for Harrisburg, PA

Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.

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
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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
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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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T.3Nearby

Towns near Harrisburg

More towns in Dauphin County

Straight-line distances between Census interior points.

T.4Local

Planning a kitchen rental in Harrisburg, PA

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

  1. 1

    Past emergencies in Harrisburg, PA

    Record FEMA lists 9 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering Dauphin County, which includes Harrisburg. The most recent is remnants of hurricane ida (DR-4618), declared September 10, 2021. 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. 2

    Major construction

    Record FEMA Public Assistance funded “D3 Tioga Project 8” (roads and bridges, $1,090,582) after the tropical storm declared September 11, 2024 (DR-4815). 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 “APP CERT - 88762 - E - Store 0803 Contents and Equipment” (buildings and equipment, $101,288) after DR-4408. 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency 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 Harrisburg, PA

    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 Harrisburg as everywhere else; delivery is quoted by distance from Lancaster, about 35 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

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.

  1. 01

    Accelerated Deployment

    Delivery is timed to the day your kitchen closes, so service doesn't skip a day.

  2. 02

    24/7 Emergency Service

    A person answers the phone at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  3. 03

    End-to-End Project Support

    One contact from the first call to the last day on site.

  4. 04

    Flexible Rental Solutions

    Short-term and long-term terms on the same simple basis: by the week or by the month.

  5. 05

    Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment

    Stainless interiors and commercial appliances sized for real meal counts.

  6. 06

    Experienced Logistics Coordination

    We schedule delivery, setup, and pickup around the work happening on your site.

Why clients trust us

What we list is what we quote: a named unit, its equipment, a starting monthly rate, and a person on the phone any hour. 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 Harrisburg, PA

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.

(888) 385-5513

T.7FAQ

Kitchen trailer rental questions in Harrisburg

Q01

Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to Harrisburg, PA?

Yes. Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA?

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 Harrisburg, PA?

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

Do you offer long-term kitchen trailer leases?

Yes. Rentals run by the week or by the month (1 week or monthly), and a long-term lease can last for the full length of a multi-month rebuild.

Q05

How 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.

Q06

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.

T.8Quote

Request a kitchen rental quote in Harrisburg, PA

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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