28ft Mobile Kitchen
More line and prep space with the same standard equipment set.
7 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200A
Starting from $4,995 / month
Athens, AL
Alabama Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving Athens
Need a working kitchen in Athens? Our mobile kitchens come with the option of dishwashing trailer rentals and cold storage trailers. From emergency equipment failures to planned rebuilds and new construction, rentals run short-term or long-term to fit the job. Healthcare kitchens, school districts, universities, government sites, correctional facilities, and caterers rely on them to keep meals going. Tell us where the trailer will park and what power and water you have; we plan the delivery route and the setup from there. Call 24/7 or request a quote online, and we'll confirm availability for your dates.
Local facts
Athens at a glance
- Population
- About 24,966
- Residents, per GeoNames
Athens is within about 20 straight-line miles of Huntsville. Metro traffic and site access usually set the delivery window more than distance does, so we confirm both with your quote. The same route covers nearby Mooresville and Madison.
Local planning
Planning questions for Athens kitchens
1.You serve on reusable trays and plates
Pair the kitchen with a dishwashing trailer so warewashing keeps pace. Volume decides between push-through and conveyor machines.
2.The site entrance is tight
Send photos or a site plan. Long trailers need a clear turning path; we'll confirm the route and placement before the delivery date.
3.Crews will stay on site
Add shower and restroom trailers, a laundry trailer, or sleeper containers to the kitchen delivery so the whole site is planned at once.
4.Power at the site is limited
Our kitchens list 220V single-phase service at 200 to 220 amps. Have an electrician confirm what's available near the parking spot before you pick a size.
Kitchens in Elkmont and Harvest are on the same delivery route as Athens. Starting rates match; only delivery is priced by distance.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Athens customers ask about
40ft Bulk Kitchen
Institutional volume: tilting skillet, double ovens, walk-in cooler.
10 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200-220A
Starting from $10,995 / month
40ft Mobile Combo Kitchen
A full cooking line with a walk-in cooler built in.
9 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200-220A
Starting from $7,995 / month
38ft High Temp Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer
High-temperature conveyor washing for the heaviest volume.
9 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 300A
Starting from $6,995 / month
Delivery area
Communities near Athens
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Athens and the communities around it, including Elkmont, Harvest, Mooresville, and Madison. Sites in Ardmore, Prospect, Trinity, and Decatur are within about 16 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Elkmont, ALAbout 9 mi north
- Harvest, ALAbout 13 mi east
- Mooresville, ALAbout 13 mi southeast
- Madison, ALAbout 14 mi southeast
- Ardmore, ALAbout 15 mi northeast
- Prospect, TNAbout 15 mi north
- Trinity, ALAbout 15 mi southwest
- Decatur, ALAbout 16 mi south
Straight-line distances from Athens; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Decatur, ALAbout 15 mi
- Madison, ALAbout 15 mi
- Ardmore, TNAbout 15 mi
- Trinity, ALAbout 15 mi
- Rogersville, ALAbout 20 mi
- Priceville, ALAbout 20 mi
- Huntsville, ALAbout 20 mi
- Hartselle, ALAbout 25 mi
- All of Alabama
More Alabama pages near Athens (40)
- Town Creek
- Moulton
- Falkville
- Owens Cross Roads
- New Hope
- Muscle Shoals
- Florence
- Sheffield
- Tuscumbia
- Arab
- Cullman
- Russellville
- Good Hope
- Guntersville
- Double Springs
- Phil Campbell
- Hanceville
- Scottsboro
- Haleyville
- Blountsville
- Bear Creek
- Cherokee
- Albertville
- Cleveland
- Hackleburg
- Boaz
- Hayden
- Stevenson
- Sardis City
- Locust Fork
- Fyffe
- Oneonta
- Crossville
- Rainsville
- Sylvania
- Warrior
- Jasper
- Henagar
- Carbon Hill
- Red Bay
Guides
Before you rent in Athens
Planning guides
- Temporary Kitchen Approvals: Health Permit PlanningWho approves a temporary kitchen, how the FDA Food Code fits in, and the documents that speed up a health department review.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rental Cost: 2026 GuideStarting monthly rates by trailer, what changes the price, what's never included, and how to budget a kitchen outage.
- Alabama agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Athens kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Athens(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Alabama Emergency Management Agency(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- Alabama Department of Public Health(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Alabama on USA.gov(external site)
Official Alabama government contacts, including state agencies that oversee health and emergency management.
- FDA Food Code(external site)
FDA's model food code. Local, state, tribal, and federal regulators use it as the basis for their own food safety rules.
- Ready.gov: power outages(external site)
Federal guidance on preparing for and handling outages, including keeping refrigerated food safe.
Place data for Athens: GeoNames.
Rental terms at a glance
Here's how a rental works, wherever the job is. A quote covers the equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup for your location. An inquiry doesn't reserve equipment; we confirm availability for each project.
Rental terms
Rent by the week or by the month: 1 week or monthly, short-term or long-term lease.
Hours
Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including emergencies.
Setup time
Overall about 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers, about 1 hour for other units. With stairs, 5 to 15 minutes when stairs are needed; with a ramp, 4 to 6 hours when a ramp is needed.
Delivery and GPS
Delivery is scheduled for your site and confirmed in the quote. GPS tracking possible on request.
Why choose us
Why food service teams choose Family Entertainment Group USA
Renovations run long, compressors fail on holidays, and inspections don't wait. The point of a rental kitchen is that your food service keeps running on its normal timetable while the real kitchen is torn out, fixed, or replaced.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery is scheduled around the day your kitchen closes, so there's no gap in service.
24/7 Emergency Service
Our line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so a failed walk-in at 2 a.m. gets a real answer.
End-to-End Project Support
You get help matching the trailer to your menu, staff, and site before anything ships.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Extend if the renovation slips; terms are set by week or month.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Equipment lists are published for each trailer, so you know what's inside before it arrives.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Power, water, wastewater, and trailer placement are planned before delivery day.
Why clients trust us
We don't hide the details. Every trailer page lists its equipment and electrical needs where we have them, every unit shows a starting monthly price, and our line is staffed around the clock. We serve hospitals, nursing homes, schools and universities, correctional facilities, government and military sites, hotels, resorts, and caterers.
In Athens
Planning a kitchen rental in Athens
The examples below are planning scenarios, not past jobs. They show how a rental fits the situations facilities run into most.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
If severe weather floods a hospital basement kitchen in Athens, the cooking line may be out for weeks while it's dried, inspected, and rebuilt. A mobile kitchen trailer parked near the loading dock could carry meal service through the repair.
2. Major construction
Utility upgrades in an older building can cut gas or power to the kitchen for days at a time. A facility in Athens facing scheduled shutoffs could run meals from a leased kitchen trailer wired to temporary service.
3. Kitchen renovation
Correctional kitchens can't pause meal service for a remodel. A facility serving Athens could run a 40 ft bulk kitchen trailer inside its secure perimeter for the length of the job.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Athens, Alabama, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers direct public relief logistics, staging areas, 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 Athens
In Athens, mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 a month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995, and refrigeration from $1,895, with weekly terms on request. These starting rates apply in every location we serve. Delivery, setup, pickup, utilities, and permits are quoted for your address. Compare every unit's price or build an estimate in the rental calculator.
24/7 emergency line
Emergency kitchen rentals in Athens
A fire, flood, or failed hood can close a kitchen overnight. Call any hour and have ready: your address, meals per day, the date the kitchen went down, and the power and water available on site.
FAQ
Kitchen rental questions in Athens
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Athens?
Yes. We serve Athens as part of our nationwide service area. Delivery timing and cost depend on your exact address, the trailer, and site access, and we confirm both in your quote. We have no office in Athens; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Athens?
The same starting prices apply in Athens as everywhere we serve: kitchens from $4,995 per month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995, and refrigeration from $1,895. Delivery, setup, and pickup for Athens are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Athens?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Athens, confirm your power and water, and give you a delivery time once availability is confirmed. A refrigerated trailer can come on the same delivery if your walk-in is down too.
What type of 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. Note that the 30 ft conveyor trailer needs three-phase power.
What size kitchen trailer do I need?
It depends on meals per day, menu, and staff. A 24 or 28 ft standard kitchen suits conventional meal service; a 38 or 40 ft kitchen adds fryers, double-stack ovens, and tilting skillets; a 40 ft bulk kitchen is built for institutional volume. Tell us your meal count and menu and we'll recommend a size.
Are long-term rentals available?
Yes. Rentals are available by the week or by the month (1 week or monthly), and long-term leases can run for the length of a multi-month renovation or rebuild.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Athens
What to send for an accurate quote
- Project 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 space, ground conditions, and delivery access
- Whether you need stairs or a ramp
- Emergency or planned project
Prefer to talk it through? Call (888) 385-5513, 24 hours a day.