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
Monroe, IA
Iowa Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving Monroe
When a commercial kitchen in Monroe has to close, a temporary kitchen rental parked outside keeps meals on schedule, joined by a dishwashing trailer or a refrigerated trailer as needed. They cover sudden equipment failures and planned renovations alike, on short-term rentals by the week or long-term leases by the month. Hospital food services, school nutrition teams, prison kitchens, hotel banquet staff, and catering crews are the people we work with most. 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
Monroe at a glance
- Population
- About 1,831
- Residents, per GeoNames
Monroe is within about 25 straight-line miles of Des Moines. 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 Swan and Lambs Grove.
Local planning
Where Monroe 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.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 Monroe and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
4.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.
Projects in Monroe often share delivery planning with nearby Reasnor and Prairie City; the terms and starting prices are the same in each.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Monroe 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
24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact standard kitchen for conventional meal service.
7 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200A
Starting from $4,995 / 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 Monroe
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Monroe and the communities around it, including Reasnor, Prairie City, Swan, and Lambs Grove. Sites in Newton, Pella, Pleasantville, and Colfax are within about 13 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Reasnor, IAAbout 6 mi northeast
- Prairie City, IAAbout 9 mi northwest
- Swan, IAAbout 11 mi west
- Lambs Grove, IAAbout 12 mi north
- Newton, IAAbout 12 mi north
- Pella, IAAbout 13 mi southeast
- Pleasantville, IAAbout 13 mi southwest
- Colfax, IAAbout 13 mi northwest
Straight-line distances from Monroe; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Prairie City, IAAbout 9 mi
- Pella, IAAbout 10 mi
- Newton, IAAbout 15 mi
- Pleasantville, IAAbout 15 mi
- Colfax, IAAbout 15 mi
- Knoxville, IAAbout 15 mi
- Mitchellville, IAAbout 15 mi
- Carlisle, IAAbout 20 mi
- All of Iowa
More Iowa pages near Monroe (40)
- Altoona
- Baxter
- Melcher-Dallas
- Pleasant Hill
- Bondurant
- New Sharon
- Grinnell
- Indianola
- Des Moines
- Oskaloosa
- Ankeny
- Montezuma
- Norwalk
- West Des Moines
- Windsor Heights
- Urbandale
- Johnston
- Clive
- State Center
- Eddyville
- Polk City
- Huxley
- Chariton
- Brooklyn
- Grimes
- Albia
- Marshalltown
- Slater
- Nevada
- Granger
- Tama
- Waukee
- Toledo
- Van Meter
- Ames
- Madrid
- Dallas Center
- De Soto
- Adel
- Woodward
Guides
Before you rent in Monroe
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.
- Iowa agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Monroe kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Monroe(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 Monroe: 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
Delivery is scheduled around the day your kitchen closes, so there's no gap in service.
24/7 Emergency Service
Call any hour to start an emergency kitchen or refrigeration rental.
End-to-End Project Support
You get help matching the trailer to your menu, staff, and site before anything ships.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term rentals for emergencies and long-term leases for rebuilds, on the same terms.
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 Monroe
Planning a kitchen rental in Monroe
Read these as what-if planning notes. They describe common situations, not customer stories.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
Water damage from a burst line can close a commercial kitchen without warning. A facility in Monroe could keep serving from a temporary kitchen trailer while the floor and walls are opened up.
2. Major construction
New construction on a campus often closes the old kitchen before the new one opens. A university in Monroe building a new dining hall could bridge the gap with a kitchen trailer rental and a dishwashing trailer.
3. Kitchen renovation
Replacing a dish room is a renovation too. A hospital near Reasnor could keep trays moving with a dishwashing trailer while the new machine is installed.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Monroe, 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 Monroe
Budget from $1,895 a month for emergency cold storage in Monroe, $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 Monroe
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 Monroe
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Monroe?
Yes. We serve Monroe 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 Monroe; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Monroe?
The same starting prices apply in Monroe 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 Monroe are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Monroe?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Monroe, 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 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.
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 Monroe
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.