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
Minden, LA
Louisiana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals in Minden
When a commercial kitchen in Minden 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
Minden at a glance
- Population
- About 12,690
- Residents, per GeoNames
Minden is within about 30 straight-line miles of Shreveport. 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 Dubberly and Doyline.
Local planning
Common situations in Minden
1.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.
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.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.
4.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Minden and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
Facilities in Dixie Inn or Sibley get the same equipment list and starting prices as Minden.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Minden customers ask about
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
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
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 Minden
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Minden and the communities around it, including Dixie Inn, Sibley, Dubberly, and Doyline. Sites in Heflin, Haughton, Gibsland, and Athens are within about 15 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Dixie Inn, LAAbout 3 mi southwest
- Sibley, LAAbout 5 mi south
- Dubberly, LAAbout 6 mi southeast
- Doyline, LAAbout 10 mi southwest
- Heflin, LAAbout 11 mi south
- Haughton, LAAbout 14 mi southwest
- Gibsland, LAAbout 14 mi east
- Athens, LAAbout 15 mi east
Straight-line distances from Minden; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Sibley, LAAbout 5 mi
- Haughton, LAAbout 15 mi
- Homer, LAAbout 20 mi
- Ringgold, LAAbout 20 mi
- Arcadia, LAAbout 20 mi
- Haynesville, LAAbout 25 mi
- Cullen, LAAbout 25 mi
- Bossier City, LAAbout 25 mi
- All of Louisiana
More Louisiana pages near Minden (40)
- Benton
- Shreveport
- Springhill
- Grambling
- Blanchard
- Ruston
- Stonewall
- Bernice
- Coushatta
- Greenwood
- Jonesboro
- Vivian
- Mansfield
- Campti
- Farmerville
- Natchitoches
- Logansport
- Winnfield
- West Monroe
- Monroe
- Sterlington
- Richwood
- Zwolle
- Many
- Urania
- Olla
- Clarks
- Columbia
- Bastrop
- Colfax
- Rayville
- Jena
- Winnsboro
- Ball
- Leesville
- Pineville
- Alexandria
- Harrisonburg
- New Llano
- Delhi
Guides
Before you rent in Minden
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.
- Louisiana agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Minden kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Minden(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Louisiana Department of Health(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Louisiana on USA.gov(external site)
Official Louisiana 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 Minden: GeoNames.
Rental terms at a glance
The terms are the same in every state we serve. 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
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
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 Minden
Planning a kitchen rental in Minden
Read these as what-if planning notes. They describe common situations, not customer stories.
1. After a storm, flood, or outage
A kitchen fire, even a small one, usually means hood cleaning, inspection, and repairs before cooking resumes. A restaurant or care home in Minden could move service into a kitchen trailer parked outside until the space is cleared.
2. Major construction
Large building projects sometimes need to feed crews or keep an occupied building's cafeteria running. A project in Minden could place a mobile commercial kitchen on site for the duration.
3. Kitchen renovation
Summer is when schools redo cafeterias. A district in Minden 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 Minden, Louisiana, 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 Minden
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Minden; 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 Minden
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 Minden
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Minden?
Yes. We serve Minden 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 Minden; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Minden?
The same starting prices apply in Minden 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 Minden are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Minden?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Minden, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Request a quote
Request a kitchen rental quote in Minden
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.