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
Centerville, IA
Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing in Centerville
When a commercial kitchen in Centerville has to close, a temporary kitchen rental parked outside keeps meals on schedule, joined by a dishwashing trailer or a refrigerated trailer as needed. Planned renovations, new construction, fires, floods, and emergency breakdowns all qualify, with short-term and long-term rental terms. Facilities that serve residents, students, inmates, or guests every day, from nursing homes to universities to resorts, are our usual customers. Our team plans delivery and setup for your site, and the line is answered 24/7. Call 24/7 or request a quote online, and we'll confirm availability for your dates.
Local facts
Centerville at a glance
- Population
- About 5,372
- Residents, per GeoNames
Centerville sits about 70 straight-line miles from Des Moines. 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 Exline and Numa.
Local planning
Planning questions for Centerville kitchens
1.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.
2.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.
3.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Centerville 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 Rathbun or Mystic get the same equipment list and starting prices as Centerville.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Centerville 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
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
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 Centerville
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Centerville and the communities around it, including Rathbun, Mystic, Exline, and Numa. Sites in Udell, Cincinnati, Plano, and Moulton are within about 11 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Rathbun, IAAbout 5 mi north
- Mystic, IAAbout 5 mi northwest
- Exline, IAAbout 6 mi south
- Numa, IAAbout 6 mi southwest
- Udell, IAAbout 8 mi northeast
- Cincinnati, IAAbout 8 mi south
- Plano, IAAbout 9 mi west
- Moulton, IAAbout 11 mi east
Straight-line distances from Centerville; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Unionville, MOAbout 20 mi
- Albia, IAAbout 20 mi
- Corydon, IAAbout 25 mi
- Lancaster, MOAbout 25 mi
- Bloomfield, IAAbout 25 mi
- Chariton, IAAbout 30 mi
- Ottumwa, IAAbout 30 mi
- Eddyville, IAAbout 30 mi
- All of Iowa
More Iowa pages near Centerville (40)
- Melcher-Dallas
- Oskaloosa
- Knoxville
- Leon
- Pella
- Keosauqua
- Pleasantville
- Maharishi Vedic City
- Osceola
- Fairfield
- New Sharon
- Sigourney
- Monroe
- Indianola
- Lamoni
- Montezuma
- Carlisle
- Prairie City
- Norwalk
- Newton
- Pleasant Hill
- Colfax
- North English
- Mitchellville
- Altoona
- Grinnell
- Mount Pleasant
- Des Moines
- Mount Ayr
- Winterset
- Brooklyn
- West Des Moines
- Washington
- Bondurant
- Windsor Heights
- Wellman
- Clive
- Urbandale
- Baxter
- Johnston
Guides
Before you rent in Centerville
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.
- Iowa agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Centerville kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Centerville(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing(external site)
Licenses and inspects food establishments in the state, including temporary food service.
- Iowa on USA.gov(external site)
Official Iowa 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 Centerville: 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
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 Centerville keep serving through construction or a breakdown.
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
Extend if the renovation slips; terms are set by week or month.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Stainless interiors and commercial appliances sized for real meal counts, not events.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Power, water, wastewater, and trailer placement are planned before delivery day.
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 Centerville
Planning a kitchen rental in Centerville
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
Water damage from a burst line can close a commercial kitchen without warning. A facility in Centerville could keep serving from a temporary kitchen trailer while the floor and walls are opened up.
2. Major construction
Remote job sites near Rathbun 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
Replacing a dish room is a renovation too. A hospital near Rathbun could keep trays moving with a dishwashing trailer while the new machine is installed.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Centerville, Iowa, the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Centerville
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Centerville; 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 Centerville
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 Centerville
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Centerville?
Yes. We serve Centerville 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 Centerville; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Centerville?
The same starting prices apply in Centerville 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 Centerville are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Centerville?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Centerville, 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.
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.
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 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 Centerville
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.