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
Atherton, CA
California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals in Atherton, with Dish and Cold Storage Trailers
Our mobile kitchen trailer rentals keep food service running in Atherton, with dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigeration when the dish room or walk-in is out too. Rent one by the week after a breakdown or lease it by the month through a construction project; short-term and long-term terms are both available. They serve healthcare, education, corrections, government, military, and hospitality kitchens that can't stop feeding people. Our crew delivers, levels, and connects the trailer, then walks your staff through it before the first meal. Contact us with your dates to check availability and get a quote.
Local facts
Atherton at a glance
- Population
- About 7,167
- Residents, per GeoNames
Atherton is within about 20 straight-line miles of San Jose. 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 Stanford and Menlo Park.
Local planning
Common situations in Atherton
1.The walk-in cooler or freezer just failed
Call the 24/7 line first. Have the temperature you need and the power near your back door ready, and we'll check refrigerated trailers available for your address.
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.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.
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.
Facilities in North Fair Oaks or West Menlo Park get the same equipment list and starting prices as Atherton.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Atherton customers ask about
40ft Mobile Kitchen
Double-stack ovens and a tilting skillet for high output.
9 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200-220A
Starting from $7,995 / month
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
30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer
A shorter conveyor trailer; note its three-phase power.
9 listed equipment items · 220V, 3 phase, 200A
Starting from $6,995 / month
Delivery area
Communities near Atherton
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Atherton and the communities around it, including North Fair Oaks, West Menlo Park, Stanford, and Menlo Park. Sites in East Palo Alto, Emerald Lake Hills, Redwood City, and Ladera are within about 4 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- North Fair Oaks, CAAbout 1 mi north
- West Menlo Park, CAAbout 2 mi south
- Stanford, CAAbout 3 mi southeast
- Menlo Park, CAAbout 3 mi northeast
- East Palo Alto, CAAbout 4 mi east
- Emerald Lake Hills, CAAbout 4 mi west
- Redwood City, CAAbout 4 mi north
- Ladera, CAAbout 4 mi south
Straight-line distances from Atherton; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Menlo Park, CAAbout 1 mi
- Redwood City, CAAbout 3 mi
- East Palo Alto, CAAbout 3 mi
- Palo Alto, CAAbout 3 mi
- Woodside, CAAbout 4 mi
- San Carlos, CAAbout 5 mi
- Portola Valley, CAAbout 6 mi
- Belmont, CAAbout 6 mi
- All of California
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- San Mateo
- Sunnyvale
- Burlingame
- Hillsborough
- Half Moon Bay
- Fremont
- Cupertino
- Union City
- Millbrae
- Santa Clara
- Hayward
- Milpitas
- San Bruno
- Saratoga
- South San Francisco
- Campbell
- San Leandro
- San Jose
- Brisbane
- Pacifica
- Monte Sereno
- Los Gatos
- Colma
- Alameda
- Dublin
- Daly City
- Pleasanton
- Oakland
- San Francisco
- San Ramon
- Emeryville
- Moraga
- Danville
- Livermore
- Berkeley
- Orinda
Guides
Before you rent in Atherton
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.
- California agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Atherton kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Atherton(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- California Governor's Office of Emergency Services(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- California on USA.gov(external site)
Official California 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 Atherton: GeoNames.
Rental terms at a glance
Plain terms, before you pick up the phone. 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
Trailers arrive ready for hookup, so setup takes hours rather than days.
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
One team handles sizing, utilities planning, delivery, setup, and pickup.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Extend if the renovation slips; terms are set by week or month.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We coordinate access, setup timing, and pickup so the work around the trailer keeps moving.
Why clients trust us
Straight answers build trust: published equipment lists, starting monthly prices on every unit, setup times stated up front, and a 24/7 phone line. We serve hospitals, nursing homes, schools and universities, correctional facilities, government and military sites, hotels, resorts, and caterers.
In Atherton
Planning a kitchen rental in Atherton
Read these as what-if planning notes. They describe common situations, not customer stories.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
A kitchen fire, even a small one, usually means hood cleaning, inspection, and repairs before cooking resumes. A restaurant or care home in Atherton could move service into a kitchen trailer parked outside until the space is cleared.
2. Major construction
New construction on a campus often closes the old kitchen before the new one opens. A university in Atherton building a new dining hall could bridge the gap with a kitchen trailer rental and a dishwashing trailer.
3. Kitchen renovation
Summer is when schools redo cafeterias. A district in Atherton with summer meal programs could lease a mobile kitchen so the renovation doesn't stop service.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Atherton, California, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services 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 Atherton
Budget from $1,895 a month for emergency cold storage in Atherton, $4,995 for a dish trailer, and $4,995 for a full kitchen trailer, by the month or the week. 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 Atherton
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 Atherton
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Atherton?
Yes. We serve Atherton 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 Atherton; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Atherton?
The same starting prices apply in Atherton 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 Atherton are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Atherton?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Atherton, 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.
Do temporary kitchen trailers need permits?
Often, yes, but it varies. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use approvals depend on your city or county, your facility, and how the kitchen will be used. Check with your local authorities early; we can share equipment details they ask for.
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.
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.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Atherton
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.