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
Challis, ID
Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing in Challis
We rent kitchen trailers across Challis, along with dish trailers and refrigerated trailers for the cold storage that goes with them. 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. Tell us where the trailer will park and what power and water you have; we plan the delivery route and the setup from there. Request availability or a quote for your Challis project today.
Local facts
Challis at a glance
- Population
- About 1,043
- Residents, per GeoNames
Challis sits about 115 straight-line miles from Boise. We plan delivery around the drive in, the site entrance, and your utilities, and confirm the arrival window with your quote. The same route covers nearby Leadore and Salmon.
Local planning
Where Challis projects usually start
1.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.
2.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.
3.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Challis and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
4.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.
Facilities in Clayton or Stanley get the same equipment list and starting prices as Challis.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Challis customers ask about
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
40ft Bulk Combo Kitchen
The largest kitchen on the list, with walk-in cold storage.
10 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200-220A
Starting from $10,995 / month
22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
A push-through dish machine with a full sink and scraping line.
5 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 150A
Starting from $4,995 / month
Delivery area
Communities near Challis
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Challis and the communities around it, including Clayton, Stanley, Leadore, and Salmon. Sites in Mackay, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Lost River are within about 64 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Clayton, IDAbout 19 mi southwest
- Stanley, IDAbout 40 mi southwest
- Leadore, IDAbout 45 mi east
- Salmon, IDAbout 49 mi north
- Mackay, IDAbout 51 mi southeast
- Ketchum, IDAbout 57 mi south
- Sun Valley, IDAbout 57 mi south
- Lost River, IDAbout 64 mi southeast
Straight-line distances from Challis; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Salmon, IDAbout 50 mi
- Sun Valley, IDAbout 55 mi
- Ketchum, IDAbout 55 mi
- Hailey, IDAbout 70 mi
- Bellevue, IDAbout 70 mi
- Arco, IDAbout 75 mi
- Fairfield, IDAbout 85 mi
- Cascade, IDAbout 90 mi
- All of Idaho
More Idaho pages near Challis (40)
Guides
Before you rent in Challis
Planning guides
- 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.
- School Cafeteria Renovation: Keeping Meals RunningSummer renovations collide with summer meal programs. How districts plan a kitchen trailer, a dish trailer, and the site around them.
- Idaho agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Challis kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Challis(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Idaho on USA.gov(external site)
Official Idaho 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 Challis: 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
When a kitchen goes offline, the meals don't stop. Patients still eat at noon, students still line up, and crews still need dinner. A working temporary kitchen, dish line, and cold storage keep that schedule intact while the permanent space is rebuilt or repaired.
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
From the first call to the last day on site, you have one contact for the rental.
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
Delivery windows, stairs or ramps, and utility hookups are agreed in advance.
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 Challis
Planning a kitchen rental in Challis
Read these as what-if planning notes. They describe common situations, not customer stories.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
If severe weather floods a hospital basement kitchen in Challis, 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
Large building projects sometimes need to feed crews or keep an occupied building's cafeteria running. A project in Challis could place a mobile commercial kitchen on site for the duration.
3. Kitchen renovation
Correctional kitchens can't pause meal service for a remodel. A facility serving Challis 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 Challis, Idaho, state and local emergency management direct public relief logistics, staging areas, and road access; the state's page on USA.gov lists its agencies. Our deliveries are separate private arrangements: we confirm the route, site entrance, and placement with you.
5. What a rental costs in Challis
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Challis; 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 Challis
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 Challis
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Challis?
Yes. We serve Challis 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 Challis; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Challis?
The same starting prices apply in Challis 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 Challis are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Challis?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Challis, 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 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.
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.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Challis
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.