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
State file · SC · FEMA Region 4
South Carolina Emergency Commercial Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing
Mobile commercial kitchen rentals are our core service in South Carolina, with commercial dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigerated trailers rounding out the setup. Emergency breakdowns and scheduled construction both qualify, on weekly short-term rentals or monthly long-term leases. Any kitchen that can't skip a meal, from a nursing home to a university to a correctional facility, is the kind of customer we work with. We coordinate delivery, placement, and setup around your power, water, and site access. Ask us to check availability in South Carolina and send a quote.
South CarolinaFact sheet
- Capital
- Columbia
- Largest city
- Charleston
- Population
- about 5.1 million (2020 Census)
- Counties
- 46
- Towns with pages
- 271
- Interstates
- I-95, I-26, I-85, I-20
- FEMA disasters
- 21 major declarations since 2000
Hurricanes and coastal flooding can close kitchens from Charleston to the Upstate.
S.1Units
Kitchen trailers available for South Carolina
Starting monthly prices are the same in every location. Compare all mobile kitchen trailers or see every rental price.
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 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 30CDTdishwashing trailer
30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer
A conveyor high-temp machine in a shorter trailer, for sites with three-phase power and tighter placement.
Power · 220V · 3 phase · 200A
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
South Carolina coverage map
Small towns lead here: Cope, Jenkinsville, Govan, and Peak are among the smallest incorporated places we serve in South Carolina, alongside larger cities like Charleston, Columbia, and North Charleston.
- Featured small town
- Larger city or county
- Small town
S.3Counties
South Carolina counties we serve
- Abbeville County24,607
- Aiken County179,245
- Allendale County7,551
- Anderson County217,183
- Bamberg County12,870
- Barnwell County20,495
- Beaufort County201,775
- Berkeley County264,276
- Calhoun County14,249
- Charleston County431,001
- Cherokee County57,770
- Chester County32,323
- Chesterfield County44,488
- Clarendon County31,030
- Colleton County39,259
- Darlington County62,425
- Dillon County27,577
- Dorchester County174,663
- Edgefield County29,455
- Fairfield County20,369
- Florence County138,049
- Georgetown County66,035
- Greenville County570,745
- Greenwood County70,041
- Hampton County18,172
- Horry County413,391
- Jasper County35,618
- Kershaw County71,698
- Lancaster County111,652
- Laurens County70,545
- Lee County15,958
- Lexington County313,774
- McCormick County9,983
- Marion County28,368
- Marlboro County25,498
- Newberry County39,203
- Oconee County82,475
- Orangeburg County83,129
- Pickens County138,207
- Richland County430,651
- Saluda County19,452
- Spartanburg County369,256
- Sumter County104,776
- Union County26,678
- Williamsburg County29,865
- York County303,001
S.4Towns
Cities and towns in South Carolina
Smallest towns
Largest cities
- Charleston157,665
- Columbia144,788
- North Charleston126,005
- Mount Pleasant95,604
- Rock Hill75,798
- Greenville74,371
- Summerville52,625
- Goose Creek50,352
- Greer46,316
- Sumter42,958
- Florence40,923
- Myrtle Beach40,535
Every other city, town, village, and borough in South Carolina is listed on its county page above.
S.5Local
Planning a kitchen rental in South Carolina
Items marked RECORD come from public FEMA data; items marked SCENARIO are planning examples, not past jobs.
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Past emergencies in South Carolina
Record FEMA lists 21 major disaster declarations since 2000 covering South Carolina. The most recent is severe winter storm (DR-4908), declared April 7, 2026. 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 “Abbeville SC Power System Phase 1 | Distribution” (utilities, $1,473,550) after the hurricane declared September 29, 2024 (DR-4829). 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 “Buildings (Various Locations Campus Wide & Equipment (Vehicle) - Work to be Completed” (buildings and equipment, $986,823) after DR-4829. 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 South Carolina, South Carolina Emergency Management Division 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 South 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
The same terms apply in every state, county, and town we serve. 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.
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
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
Short-term and long-term terms on the same simple basis: by the week or by the month.
05
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Every unit page lists its equipment, so you know what's inside before delivery.
06
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Power, water, wastewater, and placement are planned before delivery day.
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 South 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 South Carolina
Q01Do you deliver mobile kitchen trailers to South Carolina?
Yes. South 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 South 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 South 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 I keep serving meals during a kitchen renovation?
Yes. Renovation is the most common reason to rent. The trailer parks next to your building, connects to power and water, and carries food service until the permanent kitchen reopens. Weekly and monthly terms let the rental follow your construction schedule.
Q05What 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.
Q06What equipment can I rent when my commercial kitchen goes down?
Mobile kitchen trailers from 24 ft to 40 ft, dishwashing trailers with push-through or conveyor machines, and refrigerated trailers and containers. For crews and long projects we also rent shower-restroom, laundry, and sleeper trailers.
S.9Quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in South 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
- South Carolina disaster declarations and recovery (FEMA)
- FEMA Region 4 (FEMA)
- South Carolina QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division (South Carolina)
- South Carolina on USA.gov (USA.gov)
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries (FEMA)