Mobile Kitchens

Self-contained mobile kitchens provide food service for sporting events, festivals, disaster relief, remodeling and many other situations that require temporary, on-the-go cooking. These kitchens are built to serve many people or just a few; there are small mobile kitchens for curbside services or large trailers for maximizing food production and output. When selecting a mobile kitchen, clients should consider the equipment, size, staffing and usage of the kitchen.

Equipment

Companies can tailor equipment in kitchen trailers to clients' individual requests, while others provide mobile units for rent with standard setups. These kitchens may contain multiple sinks and refrigerators, all with commercial-grade stainless steel surfaces for easy cleaning. The amount of equipment varies by the size of the trailer, as well. Models available from National Mobile Kitchens, for example, range from 16-53 feet long and 96-102 inches wide. When renting or purchasing a kitchen, a client can customize the size and can also have restroom facilities or dining areas incorporated into the design.

Mobile kitchen services

Many kitchen rental companies offer catering services that supply the cooks -- even professional chefs, for upscale events -- and all food-handling staff. Party services and dietitian-recommended or gourmet menus are also available from many catering companies. Most companies, like Road Runner Mobile Kitchens, have support staff to guarantee proper delivery and set-up of their rental units. They ensure propane tanks are full and ready to go, and that the unit is located in an area with proper access to water and electricity.

Use

The company that conceptualized the mobile kitchen, Carlin Manufacturing, crafts its modular designs around specific purposes. Specialized mobile kitchens from Carlin and others are available for camps, schools and hospitals. They are also used for disaster relief and government or military facilities. Still others are optimized for serving specific brands of fast food, ballpark concessions or small events like art galas. No matter the size of the event, a mobile kitchen can provide efficient, event-specific cooking and food service facilities.

Today, there are unlimited options available for mobile kitchen use. Kitchens are made-to-order or rented based on needs. Commercial-grade equipment can is engineered to fit into these spaces, offering endless layouts and options. Street vendors, corporate businesses and government offices can all enjoy convenient, efficient food service from a specially-equipped mobile kitchen.

Companies can tailor equipment in kitchen trailers to clients' individual requests