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
DeKalb, IL
Illinois Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving DeKalb
Need a working kitchen in DeKalb? 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
DeKalb at a glance
- Population
- About 43,211
- Residents, per GeoNames
DeKalb is within about 25 straight-line miles of Aurora. 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 Malta and Maple Park.
Local planning
Common situations in DeKalb
1.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for DeKalb and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
2.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.
3.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.
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.
Kitchens in Cortland and Sycamore are on the same delivery route as DeKalb. Starting rates match; only delivery is priced by distance.
Equipment for this area
Trailers DeKalb 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 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
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 DeKalb
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to DeKalb and the communities around it, including Cortland, Sycamore, Malta, and Maple Park. Sites in Waterman, Creston, Genoa, and Virgil are within about 12 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Cortland, ILAbout 3 mi east
- Sycamore, ILAbout 6 mi northeast
- Malta, ILAbout 6 mi west
- Maple Park, ILAbout 8 mi east
- Waterman, ILAbout 11 mi south
- Creston, ILAbout 12 mi west
- Genoa, ILAbout 12 mi north
- Virgil, ILAbout 12 mi east
Straight-line distances from DeKalb; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Cortland, ILAbout 3 mi
- Sycamore, ILAbout 5 mi
- Malta, ILAbout 6 mi
- Maple Park, ILAbout 8 mi
- Waterman, ILAbout 10 mi
- Kingston, ILAbout 10 mi
- Genoa, ILAbout 10 mi
- Kirkland, ILAbout 10 mi
- All of Illinois
More Illinois pages near DeKalb (40)
- Hinckley
- Lily Lake
- Elburn
- Big Rock
- Hampshire
- Hillcrest
- Rochelle
- Sugar Grove
- Pingree Grove
- Sandwich
- Somonauk
- Davis Junction
- Plano
- Farmington
- Saint Charles
- Gilberts
- Geneva
- Batavia
- Marengo
- Huntley
- North Aurora
- Cherry Valley
- Belvidere
- South Elgin
- Montgomery
- Aurora
- Earlville
- Stillman Valley
- Elgin
- Yorkville
- Sleepy Hollow
- Wayne
- West Dundee
- Oswego
- East Dundee
- Lake in the Hills
- Sheridan
- West Chicago
- Newark
- Algonquin
Guides
Before you rent in DeKalb
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.
- Illinois agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for DeKalb kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for DeKalb(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- Illinois Department of Public Health(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Illinois on USA.gov(external site)
Official Illinois 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 DeKalb: 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
Food service is the part of a facility people notice first when it stops. Reliable cooking, warewashing, and refrigeration trailers, planned before delivery, let a facility in DeKalb keep serving through construction or a breakdown.
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
Delivery windows, stairs or ramps, and utility hookups are agreed in advance.
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 DeKalb
Planning a kitchen rental in DeKalb
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
When a storm knocks out power across DeKalb and nearby Cortland, kitchens that lost their walk-ins compete for the same repair crews. Booking refrigerated trailers early keeps product cold while you wait your turn.
2. Major construction
Large building projects sometimes need to feed crews or keep an occupied building's cafeteria running. A project in DeKalb could place a mobile commercial kitchen on site for the duration.
3. Kitchen renovation
Summer is when schools redo cafeterias. A district in DeKalb 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 DeKalb, Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security 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 DeKalb
In DeKalb, 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 DeKalb
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 DeKalb
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in DeKalb?
Yes. We serve DeKalb 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 DeKalb; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in DeKalb?
The same starting prices apply in DeKalb 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 DeKalb are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in DeKalb?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for DeKalb, 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.
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.
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 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.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in DeKalb
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.