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
Lead, SD
South Dakota Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals Serving Lead
We rent kitchen trailers across Lead, 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 Lead project today.
Local facts
Lead at a glance
- Population
- About 2,999
- Residents, per GeoNames
Lead is within about 30 straight-line miles of Rapid City. 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 Crook City and Boulder Canyon.
Local planning
Where Lead projects usually start
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Your kitchen is closing for renovation
Tell us the closing date and meals per day. We'll size a kitchen trailer for Lead and schedule delivery before the last day in the old kitchen.
Facilities in Central City or Deadwood get the same equipment list and starting prices as Lead.
Equipment for this area
Trailers Lead 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
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
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 Lead
We deliver kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration trailers to Lead and the communities around it, including Central City, Deadwood, Crook City, and Boulder Canyon. Sites in Mountain Plains, Whitewood, Spearfish, and North Spearfish are within about 13 straight-line miles too, on the same terms.
- Central City, SDAbout 1 mi north
- Deadwood, SDAbout 3 mi northeast
- Crook City, SDAbout 8 mi northeast
- Boulder Canyon, SDAbout 9 mi east
- Mountain Plains, SDAbout 9 mi northwest
- Whitewood, SDAbout 10 mi northeast
- Spearfish, SDAbout 10 mi north
- North Spearfish, SDAbout 13 mi northwest
Straight-line distances from Lead; road distance is longer. Place list: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
More local pages
Our nearest city and town pages
- Deadwood, SDAbout 2 mi
- Spearfish, SDAbout 10 mi
- Sturgis, SDAbout 15 mi
- Belle Fourche, SDAbout 20 mi
- Summerset, SDAbout 25 mi
- Sundance, WYAbout 30 mi
- Rapid City, SDAbout 30 mi
- Box Elder, SDAbout 40 mi
- All of South Dakota
More South Dakota pages near Lead (40)
- Custer
- Hot Springs
- Buffalo
- Bison
- Philip
- Dupree
- Kadoka
- Martin
- Eagle Butte
- Lemmon
- Timber Lake
- Murdo
- White River
- McIntosh
- Fort Pierre
- Pierre
- Mission
- Mobridge
- Onida
- Gettysburg
- Kennebec
- Selby
- Mound City
- Winner
- Highmore
- Chamberlain
- Gregory
- Faulkton
- Miller
- Burke
- Ipswich
- Leola
- Platte
- Wessington Springs
- Redfield
- Plankinton
- Aberdeen
- Woonsocket
- Lake Andes
- Huron
Guides
Before you rent in Lead
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.
- South Dakota agencies in our state-by-state guide
Sources
Official resources for Lead kitchen projects
- National Weather Service forecast for Lead(external site)
Check wind, heat, and storms before delivery and setup day.
- South Dakota Department of Public Safety(external site)
Coordinates disaster response in the state. Check it for active emergencies and road or access limits before delivery.
- South Dakota Department of Health(external site)
The state public health agency. Your county or city health department usually approves temporary food facilities; start there.
- South Dakota on USA.gov(external site)
Official South Dakota 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 Lead: 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
Food service is the part of a facility people notice first when it stops. Reliable cooking, warewashing, and refrigeration trailers, planned before delivery, let a facility in Lead keep serving through construction or a breakdown.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery is scheduled around the day your kitchen closes, so there's no gap in service.
24/7 Emergency Service
Breakdowns don't keep office hours, and neither does our phone.
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
Commercial ranges, convection ovens, tilting skillets, and dish machines built for institutional volume.
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 Lead
Planning a kitchen rental in Lead
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
Water damage from a burst line can close a commercial kitchen without warning. A facility in Lead 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 Lead 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 Central City could keep trays moving with a dishwashing trailer while the new machine is installed.
4. Emergency equipment access
During a declared emergency in Lead, South Dakota, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety 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 Lead
A standard kitchen trailer for three months starts at $14,985 in equipment in Lead; 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 Lead
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 Lead
Do you deliver kitchen trailers in Lead?
Yes. We serve Lead 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 Lead; trailers are delivered to your site.
How much does a mobile kitchen rental cost in Lead?
The same starting prices apply in Lead 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 Lead are quoted for your address.
Can I get an emergency kitchen trailer in Lead?
Call (888) 385-5513, 24/7. We'll check which kitchen trailers are available for Lead, 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.
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 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.
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 Lead
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.