40ft Mobile Kitchen
A full-length cooking line with a double-stack convection oven and tilting skillet for high-volume production.
Starting from $7,995 / month
Town in Richland County · South Carolina
South Carolina Kitchen Trailers for Rent in Irmo — Temporary Kitchens, Dish Trailers, and Emergency Refrigeration
Irmo, a town in Richland County, South Carolina, dating to 1890, has about 12,086 residents (Census Bureau 2024 estimate). If a commercial kitchen there goes offline for a remodel, a building project, or storm damage, Desi Commercial Kitchen Virginia can deliver a mobile kitchen trailer rental with a dishwashing trailer and emergency refrigerated trailer, by the week or by the month. Our home market is Virginia, and South Carolina projects are quoted case by case. Nearby we also serve Lexington, Chapin, and West Columbia. Call 24/7 or request a quote.
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Irmo at a glance
- Type
- Town in Richland County
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 12,086 (2020 base: 11,445)
- FEMA major disasters since 2000
- 9
- Local government
- Irmo
Kitchen, dish, and cold storage trailers for Irmo
40ft Bulk Combo Kitchen
The largest kitchen in the lineup: bulk cooking equipment plus a walk-in cooler for scratch-cooking programs.
Starting from $10,995 / month
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer (Tier 1-4)
A push-through low-temperature dishmachine with soil tray, scraping table, and 3-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer (Tier 1-4)
A full walk-in replacement, offered in cooler and freezer set points, for a commercial walk-in that has failed.
Starting from $1,895 / month
Local conditions
What public records show for food service in Irmo
Past emergency
Hurricane Helene (2024)
FEMA declared major disaster DR-4829, hurricane helene, on September 29, 2024 for Richland County, which includes Irmo, for an incident that began September 25, 2024. It is one of 9 major disaster declarations covering Richland County since 2000. Hurricanes bring power loss, flooding, and blocked roads that can shut a commercial kitchen for days. For a school, care home, or shelter in Irmo, that means cooking outside the building in a self-contained kitchen trailer until the inspection is passed.
Major construction
Repair projects around Irmo
FEMA's Public Assistance program funded "Road Damage in Bamberg and Orangeburg Counties - Bridge Package 32 - To be Completed" (roads and bridges, about $8.7 million) in Richland County after DR-4858, a severe storm declared January 10, 2025; FEMA lists the project as eligible. Projects of this size change how a tractor-trailer reaches sites in and around Irmo, so the delivery plan starts with the current road conditions. A facility in Irmo that loses its utilities during the work could rent a self-contained kitchen trailer for those weeks.
Major renovation
Public building repairs near Irmo
FEMA's Public Assistance program funded "Historical Buildings Statewide 100% Completed Work" (buildings and equipment, about $177,000) in Richland County after DR-4829, a hurricane declared September 29, 2024; FEMA lists the project as eligible. Repairs like this often include the building's kitchen or the power that feeds it. A school or senior center in Irmo can keep serving from a kitchen trailer in the parking lot.
Emergency equipment access
Getting equipment to Irmo
South Carolina is in FEMA Region 4, which coordinates federal disaster support with the state's emergency management agency; locally, Richland County emergency management leads response. Those public operations are separate from our rental deliveries. South Carolina is on the East Coast within reach of our Virginia operations, and projects here are quoted case by case. Equipment for Irmo would travel I-95 and local routes, as it would for nearby Lexington and Chapin. We confirm the route and site access with you before dispatch.
Local rental costs
Kitchen trailer rental costs in Irmo
Starting monthly rates on our current price list: mobile kitchen trailers $4,995 / month, dishwashing trailers $4,995 / month, and refrigerated trailers $1,895 / month. Delivery to Irmo, setup, and pickup are quoted for your site, including the distance from Virginia. See the full price reference.
Planning scenario · illustrative, not a past project
Emergency plan: an elementary school cafeteria in Irmo
A worked example of how we would plan temporary food service here, using Irmo's own public records and our current price list. It describes what a facility like this could do, not a job we have done.
1. Situation
Suppose an elementary school cafeteria in Irmo loses power and takes on water in an event like the one behind FEMA's DR-4829 (hurricane helene, declared September 29, 2024). Meals still have to go out while the kitchen is cleaned, inspected, and repaired.2. Trailer setup
A 38ft Mobile Kitchen, 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer (Tier 1-4), and 20ft Refrigerated Container (Tier 1-4), placed beside the building so staff can keep cooking, washing, and storing food on site.3. Site and delivery
Equipment would travel the I-95 corridor, with the final route and gate access confirmed with the facility before dispatch. Setup would take about 5 hours for the kitchen and dishwashing trailers once power and water are ready, and about an hour for the refrigerated unit; stairs add 5–15 minutes.4. Timeline
Within the first day, the facility shares its meal counts and site photos. Equipment ships once placement is confirmed, and the weekly rental continues until the building kitchen reopens.5. Estimated rental cost
38ft Mobile Kitchen $7,995 + 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer (Tier 1-4) $4,995 + 20ft Refrigerated Container (Tier 1-4) $2,995 = $15,985 per month on our starting price list for a one-month emergency rental. Delivery, setup, and pickup are added in the quote. This is an estimate, not a quote.
Rental terms at a glance
- Rental terms
- Weekly and monthly rentals, short-term or long-term lease
- Hours
- 24/7 phone line, every day
- Delivery
- Scheduled to your Irmo site; timing confirmed with each quote
- Setup time
- About 5 hours for kitchen and dishwashing trailers; about 1 hour for other units
- Stairs or ramp
- Stairs: 5–15 minutes. Ramp: 4–6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Available on request
- Customers
- Commercial, institutional, and industrial only
A quote covers the equipment, rental period, delivery, setup, and pickup for your location. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability is confirmed when you accept a quote.
Why Irmo organizations call Desi Commercial Kitchen Virginia
When a kitchen in Irmo closes, meals still have to go out. We plan the temporary kitchen around your site, utilities, and schedule before anything ships.
Accelerated Deployment
Commercial cooking lines and dishmachines sized for institutional meal counts.
24/7 Emergency Service
Long-distance delivery along I-95 coordinated with your team.
End-to-End Project Support
Leases extend by the week or month when a repair or renovation runs long.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Cold storage can arrive first if a walk-in fails in Irmo before the kitchen does.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Your own staff keep cooking; we supply and set up the equipment.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement and utilities at your Irmo site are confirmed before delivery.
Emergency kitchen trailer rentals in Irmo, 24/7
Kitchen fire, flooded dish room, or a walk-in freezer that quit overnight? Call our 24/7 line and have your Irmo site address, the meals or storage you need to cover, and the power and water available on site. We will help you match a mobile kitchen, dishwashing, or refrigerated trailer to the problem.
Irmo kitchen trailer rental questions
Do you serve facilities in Irmo, SC?
Yes. Hospitals, schools, care homes, government sites, and hotels in Irmo can rent from us. Projects outside Virginia are quoted case by case, including delivery.
What does a kitchen trailer rental cost in Irmo?
Mobile kitchen trailers start at $4,995 / month on our current price list. Delivery to Irmo, setup, and pickup are added in your quote.
What utilities does a kitchen trailer need?
Electrical service sized to the trailer, a potable water connection, and a way to handle wastewater. We review what your site has before we quote.
Can I call outside business hours?
Yes. Our line is answered 24/7 at (888) 385-5513.
Request a kitchen trailer quote for Irmo
What to send for an accurate quote
- Project city, county, and ZIP code
- Trailer type and number of units
- Meals per day and service periods
- Dishwashing volume or rack counts
- Cold storage needed and target temperature
- Start date and rental length
- Electrical service available (voltage, phase, amps)
- Potable water and wastewater options
- Level placement area and delivery access
- Stairs or ramp needs
- Emergency or planned project
Irmo sources and references
Public reports and records cited on this page. Project examples describe public work, not our customers.
- Irmo official websiteLocal government
- DR-4829: Hurricane HeleneFEMA, declared September 29, 2024
- DR-4677: Hurricane IanFEMA, declared November 21, 2022
- DR-4858: Severe Storm(s) (Public Assistance project)FEMA, declared January 10, 2025
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance funded projects detailsFEMA
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations summariesFEMA
- City and town population totals, Vintage 2024 (sub-est2024)U.S. Census Bureau
- Irmo on WikidataWikidata
- 2024 Gazetteer files (locations and land area)U.S. Census Bureau
- South Carolina disaster declarations and recoveryFEMA
- FEMA Region 4FEMA