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
Lake City, MN
Minnesota Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Leasing in Lake City
When a commercial kitchen in Lake City 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
Lake City at a glance
- Population
- About 5,027
- Residents, per GeoNames
Lake City is within about 30 straight-line miles of Rochester. 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 Pepin and Maiden Rock.
Local planning
Where Lake City projects usually start
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.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.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.
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.
Kitchens in Stockholm and Frontenac are on the same delivery route as Lake City. Starting rates match; only delivery is priced by distance.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Lake City customers ask about
24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact standard kitchen for conventional meal service.
7 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 200A
Starting from $4,995 / 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
38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Conveyor throughput with low-temperature chemical sanitizing.
9 listed equipment items · 220V, single phase, 220A
Starting from $4,995 / month
Delivery area
Communities near Lake City
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Lake City and the communities around it, including Stockholm, Frontenac, Pepin, and Maiden Rock. Sites in Wabasha, Bellechester, Bay City, and Plum City are within about 13 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Stockholm, WIAbout 3 mi north
- Frontenac, MNAbout 6 mi northwest
- Pepin, WIAbout 6 mi east
- Maiden Rock, WIAbout 8 mi north
- Wabasha, MNAbout 12 mi southeast
- Bellechester, MNAbout 13 mi southwest
- Bay City, WIAbout 13 mi northwest
- Plum City, WIAbout 13 mi north
Straight-line distances from Lake City; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Wabasha, MNAbout 10 mi
- Red Wing, MNAbout 15 mi
- Goodhue, MNAbout 20 mi
- Durand, WIAbout 20 mi
- Alma, WIAbout 20 mi
- Plainview, MNAbout 20 mi
- Elgin, MNAbout 20 mi
- Ellsworth, WIAbout 20 mi
- All of Minnesota
More Minnesota pages near Lake City (40)
- Zumbrota
- Oronoco
- Pine Island
- Wanamingo
- Rochester
- Cannon Falls
- Eyota
- Byron
- Saint Charles
- Hastings
- Mantorville
- Kenyon
- Kasson
- Lewiston
- Goodview
- Afton
- Dodge Center
- Winona
- Chatfield
- Cottage Grove
- Stewartville
- Lakeland
- Northfield
- Saint Paul Park
- Farmington
- Dundas
- Newport
- Rosemount
- Bayport
- Inver Grove Heights
- Woodbury
- Oak Park Heights
- Hayfield
- Lake Elmo
- Oakdale
- Stillwater
- Maplewood
- Lakeville
- Eagan
- Faribault
Guides
Before you rent in Lake City
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.
- Minnesota agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Lake City kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Lake City(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Minnesota Department of Health(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Minnesota on USA.gov(external site)
Official Minnesota 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 Lake City: 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
We plan the trailer, route, and placement up front, which shortens the time from call to first meal.
24/7 Emergency Service
Breakdowns don't keep office hours, and neither does our phone.
End-to-End Project Support
You get help matching the trailer to your menu, staff, and site before anything ships.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week, a month, or a long-term lease that follows your construction schedule.
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 Lake City
Planning a kitchen rental in Lake City
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
A kitchen fire, even a small one, usually means hood cleaning, inspection, and repairs before cooking resumes. A restaurant or care home in Lake City could move service into a kitchen trailer parked outside until the space is cleared.
2. Major construction
New construction on a campus often closes the old kitchen before the new one opens. A university in Lake City building a new dining hall could bridge the gap with a kitchen trailer rental and a dishwashing trailer.
3. Kitchen renovation
Summer is when schools redo cafeterias. A district in Lake City 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 Lake City, Minnesota, 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 Lake City
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Lake City; 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 Lake City
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 Lake City
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Lake City?
Yes. We serve Lake City 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 Lake City; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Lake City?
The same starting prices apply in Lake City 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 Lake City are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Lake City?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Lake City, 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 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.
What size kitchen trailer do I need?
It depends on meals per day, menu, and staff. A 24 or 28 ft standard kitchen suits conventional meal service; a 38 or 40 ft kitchen adds fryers, double-stack ovens, and tilting skillets; a 40 ft bulk kitchen is built for institutional volume. Tell us your meal count and menu and we'll recommend a size.
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 Lake City
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.