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
Carlsbad, CA
California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving Carlsbad
From Carlsbad to Oceanside, facilities lease our commercial kitchen trailers, with warewashing trailers and refrigerated containers to match. Use them for an emergency closure or a scheduled remodel, on short-term or long-term terms, with weekly and monthly options. Facilities that serve residents, students, inmates, or guests every day, from nursing homes to universities to resorts, are our usual customers. Our crew delivers, levels, and connects the trailer, then walks your staff through it before the first meal. Check availability and request a quote for your Carlsbad dates.
Local facts
Carlsbad at a glance
- Population
- About 113,453
- Residents, per GeoNames
Carlsbad is within about 30 straight-line miles of San Diego. 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 Vista and Lake San Marcos.
Local planning
Common situations in Carlsbad
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.You need a quote for a budget request
Send the location, dates, and equipment list. We'll quote equipment, delivery, setup, and pickup as separate lines so you can budget them.
Projects in Carlsbad often share delivery planning with nearby Oceanside and Camp Pendleton South; the terms and starting prices are the same in each.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Carlsbad 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
38ft Mobile Kitchen
Adds a deep fryer for larger, more varied menus.
8 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 Carlsbad
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Carlsbad and the communities around it, including Oceanside, Camp Pendleton South, Vista, and Lake San Marcos. Sites in Encinitas, Camp Pendleton Mainside, San Marcos, and Elfin Forest are within about 11 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Oceanside, CAAbout 5 mi northeast
- Camp Pendleton South, CAAbout 6 mi northwest
- Vista, CAAbout 7 mi east
- Lake San Marcos, CAAbout 9 mi east
- Encinitas, CAAbout 9 mi southeast
- Camp Pendleton Mainside, CAAbout 10 mi north
- San Marcos, CAAbout 11 mi east
- Elfin Forest, CAAbout 11 mi southeast
Straight-line distances from Carlsbad; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Oceanside, CAAbout 3 mi
- Vista, CAAbout 7 mi
- Encinitas, CAAbout 9 mi
- San Marcos, CAAbout 10 mi
- Solana Beach, CAAbout 10 mi
- Del Mar, CAAbout 15 mi
- Escondido, CAAbout 15 mi
- Poway, CAAbout 25 mi
- All of California
More California pages near Carlsbad (40)
- San Clemente
- Temecula
- Murrieta
- Dana Point
- San Juan Capistrano
- Wildomar
- Santee
- San Diego
- Laguna Niguel
- La Mesa
- El Cajon
- Coronado
- Lemon Grove
- Lake Elsinore
- Aliso Viejo
- Mission Viejo
- National City
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Laguna Beach
- Canyon Lake
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Woods
- Chula Vista
- Lake Forest
- Menifee
- Imperial Beach
- Perris
- Irvine
- Newport Beach
- Hemet
- Costa Mesa
- San Jacinto
- Tustin
- Santa Ana
- Huntington Beach
- Corona
- Fountain Valley
- Orange
- Moreno Valley
- Garden Grove
Guides
Before you rent in Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Carlsbad(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 Carlsbad: GeoNames.
Rental terms at a glance
The terms are the same in every state we serve. 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
We plan the trailer, route, and placement up front, which shortens the time from call to first meal.
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
From the first call to the last day on site, you have one contact for the rental.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week, a month, or a long-term lease that follows your construction schedule.
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 Carlsbad
Planning a kitchen rental in Carlsbad
These are the situations that usually lead to a call. Each one is a scenario to plan around, not a description of a specific customer.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
If severe weather floods a hospital basement kitchen in Carlsbad, 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
Remote job sites near Oceanside often have no restaurant within a short drive. A contractor there could feed crews from a mobile kitchen trailer, with shower and restroom trailers on the same delivery.
3. Kitchen renovation
Hotel kitchen remodels collide with banquet calendars. A hotel in Carlsbad could keep its events booked by running them from a rented commercial kitchen beside the building.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Carlsbad; add a dish trailer from $4,995 a month or cold storage from $1,895 a month. 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 Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Carlsbad?
Yes. We serve Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Carlsbad?
The same starting prices apply in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Carlsbad?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Carlsbad, 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.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation. A person reviews your request, confirms availability for your dates and location, and sends a quote. Equipment is reserved once you accept the quote.
What kitchen equipment can I rent?
Mobile kitchen trailers from 24 ft to 40 ft, dishwashing trailers with push-through or conveyor machines, and refrigerated trailers and containers. Kitchens range from standard cooking lines to bulk kitchens with tilting skillets and walk-in coolers.
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.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Carlsbad
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.