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
Waterloo, IN
Indiana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals in Waterloo, with Dish and Cold Storage Trailers
Our mobile kitchen trailer rentals keep food service running in Waterloo, 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. We coordinate delivery and setup, and can add shower or laundry trailers for crews on the same plan. Get a quote today, or call any time to talk through your options.
Local facts
Waterloo at a glance
- Population
- About 2,248
- Residents, per GeoNames
Waterloo is within about 20 straight-line miles of Fort Wayne. 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 Ashley and Hudson.
Local planning
Where Waterloo projects usually start
1.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.
2.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.
3.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Waterloo and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
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.
Facilities in Auburn or Corunna get the same equipment list and starting prices as Waterloo.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Waterloo 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
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
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 Waterloo
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Waterloo and the communities around it, including Auburn, Corunna, Ashley, and Hudson. Sites in Butler, Garrett, Altona, and Hamilton are within about 9 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Auburn, INAbout 5 mi southwest
- Corunna, INAbout 6 mi west
- Ashley, INAbout 7 mi north
- Hudson, INAbout 8 mi northwest
- Butler, INAbout 8 mi east
- Garrett, INAbout 8 mi southwest
- Altona, INAbout 9 mi southwest
- Hamilton, INAbout 9 mi northeast
Straight-line distances from Waterloo; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Auburn, INAbout 5 mi
- Butler, INAbout 8 mi
- Garrett, INAbout 8 mi
- Hamilton, INAbout 9 mi
- Avilla, INAbout 10 mi
- Kendallville, INAbout 15 mi
- Angola, INAbout 15 mi
- Edgerton, OHAbout 15 mi
- All of Indiana
More Indiana pages near Waterloo (40)
- Leo-Cedarville
- Grabill
- Huntertown
- Rome City
- Wolcottville
- Churubusco
- Albion
- Fremont
- Fort Wayne
- Woodburn
- New Haven
- Lagrange
- Topeka
- Ligonier
- Columbia City
- Monroeville
- North Webster
- Roanoke
- Syracuse
- Ossian
- Pierceton
- Middlebury
- South Whitley
- Decatur
- Milford
- Goshen
- Winona Lake
- Markle
- Warsaw
- Huntington
- Bristol
- Bluffton
- North Manchester
- Andrews
- Nappanee
- Wakarusa
- Elkhart
- Berne
- Warren
- Osceola
Guides
Before you rent in Waterloo
Planning guides
- 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.
- 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.
- Indiana agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Waterloo kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Waterloo(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Indiana on USA.gov(external site)
Official Indiana 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 Waterloo: 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
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
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
One team handles sizing, utilities planning, delivery, setup, and pickup.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week, a month, or a long-term lease that follows your construction schedule.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.
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 Waterloo
Planning a kitchen rental in Waterloo
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 Waterloo, 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
When a hospital adds a wing, utility tie-ins can take the existing kitchen offline in phases. In Waterloo, a phased project like that could run food service from a leased mobile kitchen during each shutdown.
3. Kitchen renovation
Hotel kitchen remodels collide with banquet calendars. A hotel in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, Indiana, 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 Waterloo
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Waterloo; 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 Waterloo
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 Waterloo
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Waterloo?
Yes. We serve Waterloo 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 Waterloo; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Waterloo?
The same starting prices apply in Waterloo 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 Waterloo are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Waterloo?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Waterloo, 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.
Can I rent a temporary kitchen during a renovation?
Yes. Renovation is the most common reason for a kitchen rental. The trailer parks near your building, connects to power and water, and carries food service until the permanent kitchen reopens. Rentals run by the week or month, so the term can follow your construction schedule.
How long does setup take?
Overall setup is about 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers and about 1 hour for other units. Stairs take 5 to 15 minutes to place; a ramp, when needed, takes 4 to 6 hours.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Waterloo
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.