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
Columbus, MT
Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving Columbus
A full cooking line on wheels is the core of what we rent in Columbus: mobile commercial kitchens backed by dish machine trailers and refrigerated trailers. From emergency equipment failures to planned rebuilds and new construction, rentals run short-term or long-term to fit the job. Healthcare kitchens, school districts, universities, government sites, correctional facilities, and caterers rely on them to keep meals going. Our crew delivers, levels, and connects the trailer, then walks your staff through it before the first meal. Check availability and request a quote for your Columbus dates.
Local facts
Columbus at a glance
- Population
- About 2,042
- Residents, per GeoNames
Columbus is within about 40 straight-line miles of Billings. 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 Boyd and Park City.
Local planning
Where Columbus projects usually start
1.The health department needs paperwork
Ask your local health office what it wants before the trailer arrives in Columbus. We send the equipment list and electrical data for the unit assigned to you.
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.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.
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.
Kitchens in Absarokee and Reed Point are on the same delivery route as Columbus. Starting rates match; only delivery is priced by distance.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Columbus 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
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 Columbus
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Columbus and the communities around it, including Absarokee, Reed Point, Boyd, and Park City. Sites in Joliet, Fishtail, Montaqua, and Rockvale are within about 20 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Absarokee, MTAbout 12 mi southwest
- Reed Point, MTAbout 15 mi west
- Boyd, MTAbout 15 mi southeast
- Park City, MTAbout 16 mi east
- Joliet, MTAbout 17 mi southeast
- Fishtail, MTAbout 18 mi southwest
- Montaqua, MTAbout 19 mi southeast
- Rockvale, MTAbout 20 mi southeast
Straight-line distances from Columbus; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Laurel, MTAbout 25 mi
- Red Lodge, MTAbout 30 mi
- Big Timber, MTAbout 35 mi
- Billings, MTAbout 40 mi
- Ryegate, MTAbout 45 mi
- Harlowton, MTAbout 60 mi
- Livingston, MTAbout 65 mi
- Roundup, MTAbout 65 mi
- All of Montana
More Montana pages near Columbus (40)
- Hardin
- Bozeman
- Belgrade
- Lewistown
- White Sulphur Springs
- Manhattan
- Winnett
- Hysham
- Three Forks
- West Yellowstone
- Stanford
- Townsend
- Colstrip
- Forsyth
- Virginia City
- Whitehall
- East Helena
- Boulder
- Helena
- Butte
- Jordan
- Great Falls
- Fort Benton
- Dillon
- Miles City
- Deer Lodge
- Anaconda
- Broadus
- Malta
- Philipsburg
- Havre
- Chinook
- Terry
- Choteau
- Circle
- Chester
- Glasgow
- Conrad
- Ekalaka
- Shelby
Guides
Before you rent in Columbus
Planning guides
- 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.
- 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.
- Montana agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Columbus kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Columbus(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- Montana Disaster and Emergency Services(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- Montana on USA.gov(external site)
Official Montana 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 Columbus: 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
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
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
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 Columbus
Planning a kitchen rental in Columbus
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 kitchen fire, even a small one, usually means hood cleaning, inspection, and repairs before cooking resumes. A restaurant or care home in Columbus 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 Columbus could place a mobile commercial kitchen on site for the duration.
3. Kitchen renovation
Summer is when schools redo cafeterias. A district in Columbus 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 Columbus, Montana, the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services 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 Columbus
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Columbus; 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 Columbus
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 Columbus
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Columbus?
Yes. We serve Columbus 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 Columbus; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Columbus?
The same starting prices apply in Columbus 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 Columbus are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Columbus?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Columbus, 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 multiple trailers be set up at one site?
Yes. A common setup pairs a kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer, placed so staff can move between them. We plan the layout, power, and water for all of them together.
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 Columbus
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.