Mobile Kitchen

Answer 1

There are many types of mobile kitchens, such as camping kitchens, concession trailers, hot dog carts and kiosks, plus trailer kitchens and kitchen trucks. Many are truly movable with rubber or caster wheels attached, allowing for easy setting at any indoor or outdoor location that is most convenient and within easy reach of an electrical outlet. Some mobile kitchens are self contained anddo not need electricity.

There are mobile kitchens without wheels that must be moved to a desired location by machinery or people, and can be set up for a weekend event, then moved to storage facilities or to another temporary event. Big flea markets that exist in many major cities are open every weekend for a season or all year, and usually offer a food court composed of several mobile kitchens owned by individual operators. Abasic version of the mobile kitchen with a long history is the ever-present popcorn popper.

Kitchen trucks are commonly seen at work sites with few eateries nearby. The kitchen truck is entirely self contained with both heating and refrigeration equipment, including deep fryers and microwave ovens.Many entrepreneurs find this an enjoyable way to make a living, often starting with a used truck. A kitchen truck must be maintained according to local sanitation department rules.

Many immigrants are able to start their own enterprise with a movable hot dog type kitchen cart, cooking and selling their ethnic food along city streets with a lot of pedestrian traffic. Trailer kitchens can be built into the rear end of camping trailers, behind the living quarters. The trailer owners can set up the kitchen trailer at any outdoor event, or for their own family picnic in the park.

Mobile kitchens can be quickly deployed to military outposts, where they can be used to cook a large batch of food to feed many troops as needed. A vital lifesaving function that mobile kitchens provide is disaster relief, as they can be airlifted to remote areas to quickly feed rescue workers and a starving population.

Answer 2

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.

When searching for a mobile kitchen, clients should ask for references and make sure the rental company carries insurance. 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.