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
Ely, IA
Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals in Ely
We rent kitchen trailers across Ely, along with dish trailers and refrigerated trailers for the cold storage that goes with them. Short-term rentals handle the urgent call after a failure; long-term leases carry a planned kitchen rebuild from demolition to reopening. They serve healthcare, education, corrections, government, military, and hospitality kitchens that can't stop feeding people. We handle delivery coordination and setup, and our phone is staffed around the clock. Request availability or a quote for your Ely project today.
Local facts
Ely at a glance
- Population
- About 2,074
- Residents, per GeoNames
Ely is within about 10 straight-line miles of Cedar Rapids. 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 Swisher and Solon.
Local planning
Common situations in Ely
1.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Ely and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
2.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.
3.The health department needs paperwork
Ask your local health office what it wants before the trailer arrives in Ely. We send the equipment list and electrical data for the unit assigned to you.
4.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.
Running sites in Ely and Shueyville? One call can schedule both deliveries, and Bertram is on the same terms.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Ely 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 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
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 Ely
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Ely and the communities around it, including Shueyville, Bertram, Swisher, and Solon. Sites in Cedar Rapids, Mount Vernon, North Liberty, and Lisbon are within about 10 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Shueyville, IAAbout 4 mi southwest
- Bertram, IAAbout 6 mi northeast
- Swisher, IAAbout 6 mi west
- Solon, IAAbout 6 mi southeast
- Cedar Rapids, IAAbout 8 mi northwest
- Mount Vernon, IAAbout 9 mi northeast
- North Liberty, IAAbout 9 mi south
- Lisbon, IAAbout 10 mi east
Straight-line distances from Ely; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Solon, IAAbout 7 mi
- North Liberty, IAAbout 9 mi
- Mount Vernon, IAAbout 9 mi
- Cedar Rapids, IAAbout 10 mi
- Fairfax, IAAbout 10 mi
- Lisbon, IAAbout 10 mi
- Marion, IAAbout 10 mi
- Tiffin, IAAbout 10 mi
- All of Iowa
More Iowa pages near Ely (40)
- Hiawatha
- Walford
- Coralville
- Robins
- Springville
- Iowa City
- University Heights
- Atkins
- Palo
- Mechanicsville
- West Branch
- Anamosa
- Central City
- Center Point
- Tipton
- Marengo
- Williamsburg
- West Liberty
- Riverside
- Kalona
- Lone Tree
- Urbana
- Vinton
- Wellman
- Monticello
- Wilton
- North English
- Belle Plaine
- Durant
- Washington
- Cascade
- Muscatine
- Dysart
- Columbus Junction
- Manchester
- La Porte City
- Independence
- Brooklyn
- Walcott
- Jesup
Guides
Before you rent in Ely
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.
- 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 Ely kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Ely(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 Ely: 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
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
Trailers arrive ready for hookup, so setup takes hours rather than days.
24/7 Emergency Service
Call any hour to start an emergency kitchen or refrigeration rental.
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
Delivery windows, stairs or ramps, and utility hookups are agreed in advance.
Why clients trust us
What you see is what we quote: a named trailer, its listed equipment, a starting monthly price, and a person on the phone any hour. We serve hospitals, nursing homes, schools and universities, correctional facilities, government and military sites, hotels, resorts, and caterers.
In Ely
Planning a kitchen rental in Ely
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
A long power outage can spoil a walk-in's contents and damage compressors. For a school district in Ely, an emergency refrigeration trailer rental could hold product while the permanent unit is repaired.
2. Major construction
Utility upgrades in an older building can cut gas or power to the kitchen for days at a time. A facility in Ely facing scheduled shutoffs could run meals from a leased kitchen trailer wired to temporary service.
3. Kitchen renovation
Correctional kitchens can't pause meal service for a remodel. A facility serving Ely 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 Ely, 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 Ely
Budget from $1,895 a month for emergency cold storage in Ely, $4,995 for a dish trailer, and $4,995 for a full kitchen trailer, by the month or the week. 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 Ely
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 Ely
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Ely?
Yes. We serve Ely 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 Ely; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Ely?
The same starting prices apply in Ely 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 Ely are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Ely?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Ely, 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 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.
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.
How much does a kitchen trailer rental cost?
Mobile kitchen trailers start from $4,995 per month, dishwashing trailers from $4,995 per month, and refrigeration from $1,895 per month. Delivery, setup, pickup, utilities, and permits are quoted separately for your location.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Ely
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.