County in Montana
Granite County, MT Temporary Kitchen Rental and Lease Options
Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service rents mobile commercial kitchen trailers across Granite County, Montana, with dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigerated trailers as supporting services. Emergency food service for breakdowns, fires and floods sits alongside planned rentals for renovation and construction. Rent for a week, lease by the month, or plan a long-term rental around your schedule. Customers include municipal agencies, disaster-response teams and manufacturers. Our team coordinates delivery, placement and setup with your site contacts. Contact us for availability and a quote in Granite County or Philipsburg.
24/7 emergency line: (877) 416-7535
- State
- Montana
- Land area
- 1,727 sq mi
- Places covered here
- 1
- FEMA declarations
- 6
Where in Granite County we rent
Granite County has one place on this site. Each has its own page with local context.
- Philipsburg: about 913 residents (2024 estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer 2024 and Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Mobile commercial kitchen rental in Granite County
Temporary modular kitchens are how Granite County facilities keep serving through a closure. A modular commercial kitchen rental brings the cooking line to the site, with kitchen setup for renovations planned around your schedule. Crews working in Philipsburg and Philipsburg often share a kitchen plan, so one rental can serve more than one site.
Kitchens in the fleet run from the 24ft Mobile Kitchen up to the 40ft Bulk Combo Kitchen. For a site like this one, the 24ft Mobile Kitchen, 28ft Mobile Kitchen and 38ft Mobile Kitchen are the models to compare first, each with its listed equipment and electrical requirements.
Plan the connections together: 220V power, potable water in, wastewater out and a safe route for food deliveries. The local authority in Granite County decides which approvals a temporary kitchen needs. Short-term rentals cover outages and events; long-term leasing suits renovations and projects that run for many months. Health rules are set locally, so a kitchen in Philipsburg or Philipsburg may face different steps than one here.
Dishwashing and emergency refrigeration in Granite County
A kitchen is only half of food service. A dishwashing trailer such as the 22 to 26ft Low-Temp Dishwashing Trailer (220V, single phase, 150A) handles trays, plates and pans so Granite County kitchens do not fall back on disposables. Warewashing needs the same hot water and drain plan in Philipsburg as it does here.
A failed walk-in freezer is a race against thawing. Call the 24-hour line for an emergency refrigerated trailer; the 20ft LT Refrigerated Trailer lists 220V, single phase, 40 to 60A and a standard receptacle. A walk-in that fails in Philipsburg starts the same clock on the stock inside.
Climate normals for Granite County run from an average January low of 16°F to an average July high of 75°F, with roughly 24 inches of precipitation yearly. January lows run about 4 degrees warmer than the average Montana county. With nights that cold, a kitchen trailer needs heated or insulated water lines, and a refrigerated trailer should not be asked to hold product warm against freezing air.
Who rents kitchen trailers in Granite County
Who rents a mobile kitchen near Granite County? Mostly municipal agencies, disaster-response teams, manufacturers and nursing homes, along with contractors and public agencies. The need is usually the same: a working kitchen while the permanent one is unavailable. Philipsburg (about 913 residents) and Philipsburg (about 913 residents) each have their own mix of hospitals, schools and plants, but the reasons they rent line up.
CMS lists one hospital in Granite County: Granite County Medical Center, a critical access hospital. Public schools here number 7, enrolling about 386 students, with Philipsburg K-12 Schools, Drummond Elem and Drummond H S among the larger districts (NCES).
- Municipal and Public Institution Kitchen Trailer Rentals: emergency operations centers that need to feed responders
- Disaster Response Kitchen Rentals and Emergency Food Service: dishwashing capacity where utilities are limited
- Manufacturing Plant Cafeteria Kitchen Rentals: plant shutdowns and turnarounds that bring in extra contractors
- Nursing Home and Assisted Living Kitchen Rentals: equipment failure in an older kitchen that cannot be repaired quickly
Local conditions and rental planning in Granite County
Emergencies that shaped recovery needs near Granite County
Federal records show Granite County designated in 6 declarations since 1981, led by wildfire (2 declarations) and flooding (2 declarations). Philipsburg has its own page with its county's federal declarations, which helps when a project spans both.
The most recent is Severe Storms and Flooding (major disaster declaration, DR-1996), declared June 17, 2011, with the incident beginning April 4, 2011. Storm damage and long power outages can shut kitchens and warm the contents of walk-in coolers within hours. By incident type, the count is wildfire 2, flooding 2, severe storms 1 and hurricane 1. By decade: 1980s 2, 2000s 3 and 2010s 1. Before that came Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (EM-3253, September 13, 2005), Wildfires (DR-1340, August 30, 2000), Mt-Southwestern Zone Two Fire Complex (FM-2317, August 5, 2000), Heavy Rains, Landslides & Flooding (DR-761, March 15, 1986) and Severe Storms & Flooding (DR-640, May 27, 1981).
Between 2016 and 2025 the Storm Events Database recorded 4 county-based event records in Granite County, with flood events the most common at 3. Flooding fouls kitchen equipment and drainage first, and a kitchen cannot reopen until it has been cleaned and inspected.
Granite County is the origin of 3 mapped wildfires of 1,000 acres or more since 2016, adding up to roughly 15,682 acres, according to NIFC. The biggest, Bowles Creek, burned 6,988 acres in 2023. Crews fighting and rebuilding after a fire eat on site for weeks, and the kitchens that fed the town may be the ones that lost power.
Declarations are federal designations for an area, not a record of damage at a particular site.
Infrastructure work around Granite County
USASpending.gov shows no federal construction contract of $500,000 or more with Granite County as the place of work since October 2021. The nearest is in Ravalli County, about 39 miles away. USASpending.gov shows a $3.6 million Department of Health and Human Services contract, “Niaid-C201902 RML Site Electrical 12470 Vac Redundancy,” starting August 2026 in Ravalli County (award record). Work like this puts crews on a site for months, often far from a restaurant, and the meals become a logistics question before the first shift starts. A project in Philipsburg, about 913 residents, would face the same phasing questions about gates, haul roads and pad space.
Rebuilds and remodels around Granite County
A remodel of school kitchens, community halls and care facilities near Granite County is a typical reason to lease a kitchen trailer. The planning questions are the same each time: meals per day, available power, and when the permanent kitchen is due back. Whoever remodels in Philipsburg starts from the same two questions: when does the kitchen close, and what feeds people until it reopens?
This is a planning example, not a past customer.
Emergency equipment access around Granite County
Public emergency operations in Montana are coordinated by the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES), with county emergency managers handling local response. Staging areas and access routes for disaster response are published by those agencies and can change, so this page does not draw a route. Staging and access details differ again in Philipsburg, so check the published sources for that area before planning a route.
Local rental costs in Granite County
A quote for Granite County is built from the trailer you choose, the length of the rental, delivery distance and the setup the site needs. Starting points: the 40ft Mobile Combo Kitchen from $9,995, the 40ft Mobile Kitchen from $9,995 and the 40ft Bulk Kitchen from $10,995. Prices may vary. Philipsburg is quoted on the same factors, but a different address can change delivery and setup terms.
Starting prices are guides, and prices may vary with location, rental length, delivery, setup and utilities. A written quote states the equipment, the rental period and what is included.
Sources: OpenFEMA (retrieved October 30, 2026); NOAA Storm Events, NIFC fire perimeters, NOAA nClimDiv normals, CMS provider data and NCES school data (retrieved October 31, 2026). Public records for an area or a project, not damage reports or work we did.
Recent federal declarations for Granite County
The most recent declarations that include Granite County, newest first. Each is a federal designation for the county, listed with its FEMA number and declaration date.
- DR-1996, major disaster declaration: Severe Storms and Flooding, declared June 17, 2011
- EM-3253, emergency declaration: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, declared September 13, 2005
- DR-1340, major disaster declaration: Wildfires, declared August 30, 2000
- FM-2317, fire management assistance declaration: Mt-Southwestern Zone Two Fire Complex, declared August 5, 2000
- DR-761, major disaster declaration: Heavy Rains, Landslides & Flooding, declared March 15, 1986
- DR-640, major disaster declaration: Severe Storms & Flooding, declared May 27, 1981
Browse connected geography
Crews and facilities working in Granite County often look at the counties around it too. The nearest ones are below, with the state and index pages.
- Deer Lodge County: about 25 miles from Granite County, 8 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- Powell County: about 39 miles from Granite County, 15 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- Ravalli County: about 39 miles from Granite County, 11 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- Missoula County: about 49 miles from Granite County, 19 FEMA declarations, 2 hospitals listed by CMS
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Beyond the kitchen: facilities for longer jobs
Plan the kitchen first; everything else is sized around mobile kitchens in Granite County. Crews on a long or remote job can add laundry trailer rentals, such as the 24ft Laundry Trailer, or remote workforce housing with multi-use crew support trailers, such as the Office, Sleeper, Shower and Restroom Trailer. Each model page lists its equipment and power, and we quote them on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dishwashing be rented with a kitchen in Granite County?
Yes. Dishwashing trailers pair with the kitchens and can also be rented alone. Low-temperature and high-temperature versions are available in several lengths.
What do you need to quote a rental in Granite County?
The site address, start date, rental length, the kind of kitchen or storage needed, the number of people served, and the power, water and wastewater available on site. The rental planning form collects each of these.
How do I get emergency refrigeration in Granite County?
Call the 24-hour line, give your address and describe the failure. Emergency refrigerated trailers are 20ft units listed at 32°F, 15°F and -5°F, and need a 220V single-phase supply rated 40 to 60A. Availability depends on the unit and location.
Does a temporary kitchen in Granite County need approval?
The local health authority usually reviews temporary food-service facilities, and the rules differ by jurisdiction. Ask Granite County environmental health or the Montana health department what applies; we can supply equipment lists for the review.
Why Organizations Choose Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service
A temporary kitchen is only useful if it fits the site, the power and the menu. That is why mobile commercial kitchen rentals for Granite County start with questions about your operation, not just a trailer size.
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Accelerated Deployment
Gathering utility and access details up front removes the common causes of setup delays.
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24/7 Emergency Service
A broken walk-in cooler or a kitchen shutdown can happen at any hour, and so can your call.
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End-to-End Project Support
You get a single point of contact through equipment choice, setup and the rental period.
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Flexible Rental Solutions
Rentals run from one week to monthly terms, with short-term and long-term options for planned and emergency needs.
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Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, warewashing and cold storage equipment stands up to long service days.
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Experienced Logistics Coordination
Coordination covers who needs to be on site, what needs to be ready and when the unit is collected.
Why clients trust usWhat we can confirm
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency and planned rental requests.
- Rentals are for commercial and industrial customers: hospitals, schools, institutions, hotels, contractors and public agencies.
- Equipment and electrical requirements are listed on each model page, so you can check them against your site.
- Delivery, setup and pickup are coordinated with your facility team, with guidance on power, water and wastewater.
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Tell us the project location, the equipment you need, how long you need it and what is on site, and we will help match a trailer to the job. Emergencies and planned rentals both start here, or call the line any hour.
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