County in Montana
Musselshell County, MT Mobile Commercial Kitchen Rentals
In Musselshell County, MT, we rent mobile commercial kitchens, backed by commercial dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigeration for failed walk-in coolers and freezers. Emergency meal 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 disaster-response teams, school districts and construction crews. Delivery, placement and utility connections are planned with your facility team. Contact us for availability and a quote in Musselshell County or Roundup.
24/7 emergency line: (877) 416-7535
- State
- Montana
- Land area
- 1,869 sq mi
- Places covered here
- 1
- FEMA declarations
- 13
Temporary kitchen rental for Musselshell County
For Musselshell County, a modular kitchen trailer brings griddles, ranges, ovens, sinks and refrigeration in one unit instead of rebuilding them piece by piece. A project that crosses into Roundup (about 2,017 residents) usually keeps one menu, one crew and one power plan, which is why the kitchen is chosen first.
Common choices include the 28ft Mobile Kitchen (220V, single phase, 200A), the 24ft Mobile Kitchen (220V, single phase, 200A) and the 38ft Mobile Kitchen (220V, single phase, 200 to 220A). Each model page lists the equipment and the electrical service.
Site preparation is where most delays start. Check power against the model, plan water and drainage, and ask the local health authority in Musselshell County what it needs to see before cooking begins. Mobile kitchens can be rented for one week or on monthly terms, including long-term leases for work that runs through a full construction season. Check the authority that covers the site itself; what cleared in Roundup is no guarantee for Roundup.
Dishwashing and emergency refrigeration in Musselshell County
Pair the kitchen with dishwashing. The 38ft Low-Temp Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer lists conveyor-type low-temperature dishwasher, a three-compartment sink and a handwashing sink, on 220V, single phase, 220A. Warewashing needs the same hot water and drain plan in Roundup as it does here.
Refrigeration is an emergency. When a walk-in cooler or freezer breaks down in Musselshell County, stock starts to warm immediately, so an emergency refrigerated trailer such as the 20ft MT Refrigerated Trailer gives product somewhere cold to go. A walk-in that fails in Roundup starts the same clock on the stock inside.
A typical January night in Musselshell County drops to 13°F, a typical July afternoon reaches 86°F, and the county gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a year (NOAA, 1991 to 2020). July highs run about 4 degrees hotter 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.
Where in Musselshell County we rent
Musselshell County has one place on this site. Each has its own page with local context.
- Roundup: about 2,017 residents (2024 estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer 2024 and Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Musselshell County disaster declaration history
FEMA's records list these recent declarations for Musselshell County. They show the type of event that has interrupted normal operations in the county, not damage at a specific business.
- DR-4745, major disaster declaration: Flooding, declared October 11, 2023
- FM-5344, fire management assistance declaration: Bobcat Fire, declared September 2, 2020
- DR-4405, major disaster declaration: Flooding, declared October 31, 2018
- DR-4198, major disaster declaration: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding, declared October 9, 2014
- DR-4172, major disaster declaration: Ice Jams and Flooding, declared April 17, 2014
- DR-4127, major disaster declaration: Flooding, declared July 10, 2013
- FM-2988, fire management assistance declaration: Dahl Fire, declared June 26, 2012
- DR-1996, major disaster declaration: Severe Storms and Flooding, declared June 17, 2011
Musselshell County: emergencies, projects, access and costs
Emergencies that shaped recovery needs near Musselshell County
Since 1977, Musselshell County has been named in 13 FEMA declarations; flooding (4 declarations) and wildfire (4 declarations) lead the list. A project that reaches Roundup should read that page too; it lists the declarations for its county.
The most recent is Flooding (major disaster declaration, DR-4745), declared October 11, 2023, with the incident beginning June 1, 2023. Flooding tends to knock out power and drainage first, leaving kitchens unable to cook or keep food cold even when the building is standing. By incident type, the count is flooding 4, wildfire 4, severe storms 3, hurricane 1 and drought 1. By decade: 1970s 1, 1990s 2, 2000s 2, 2010s 6 and 2020s 2. Earlier declarations include Bobcat Fire (FM-5344, September 2, 2020), Flooding (DR-4405, October 31, 2018), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4198, October 9, 2014), Ice Jams and Flooding (DR-4172, April 17, 2014) and Flooding (DR-4127, July 10, 2013).
Between 2016 and 2025 the Storm Events Database recorded 16 county-based event records in Musselshell County, with high-wind and thunderstorm events the most common at 9. Storm winds mean outages measured in days in some places, so the generator question belongs in the plan from the start.
The National Interagency Fire Center maps 3 wildfires of 1,000 acres or more that started in Musselshell County since 2016, together covering about 39,019 acres. The largest was the Bobcat fire in 2020, at 30,030 acres. Smoke, evacuations and power shutoffs can close kitchens and spoil stock even when the flames never reach the building.
FEMA declarations apply to designated areas and do not say which individual buildings were affected.
Major construction near Musselshell County
Since October 2021, 1 federal construction contract of $500,000 or more has named Musselshell County as the place of work. In April 2026, the Department of the Interior awarded a $2.3 million contract for “GAOA Melstone Dam Reconstruction” in Musselshell County, with work running to December 2027 (award record). A contract of that size means a crew that eats on site: hot food for many people on odd shifts, with water and wastewater to plan for the kitchen. A project in Roundup, about 2,017 residents, would face the same phasing questions about gates, haul roads and pad space.
Major renovation in Musselshell County
No federal contract for repairing or modernizing a building is on record for Musselshell County. The nearest is in Yellowstone County, about 40 miles away. The Department of the Interior committed $1.3 million to “Eo 14398 Mtao-Yt & CF Excitation System Upgrade” in Yellowstone County, awarded September 2026 (award record). Renovations like this are the usual reason an institution leases a mobile kitchen, because the permanent one cannot run while the work is under way. Whoever remodels in Roundup starts from the same two questions: when does the kitchen close, and what feeds people until it reopens?
Getting emergency equipment into Musselshell 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. For work in Roundup, look to the agencies covering that area rather than assuming the same routes.
Local rental costs in Musselshell County
Price depends on the model, the rental period, delivery and setup requirements and the utilities on site. Starting prices for kitchens near Musselshell County include the 40ft Bulk Kitchen from $10,995, the 38ft Mobile Kitchen from $7,995 and the 40ft Mobile Kitchen from $9,995, and prices may vary. See the equipment pages for dishwashing and refrigeration. Roundup 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, NCES school data and USASpending.gov (retrieved October 31, 2026). Public records for an area or a project, not damage reports or work we did.
Who rents kitchen trailers in Musselshell County
Expect requests in Musselshell County from disaster-response teams, school districts, construction crews and municipal agencies. A emergency commercial kitchen rental is a typical first conversation, followed by questions about power, water and placement. Roundup (about 2,017 residents) and Roundup (about 2,017 residents) each have their own mix of hospitals, schools and plants, but the reasons they rent line up.
CMS lists one hospital in Musselshell County: Roundup Memorial Healthcare, a critical access hospital. Public schools here number 6, enrolling about 635 students, with Roundup Elem, Roundup High School and Melstone Elem among the larger districts (NCES).
- Disaster Response Kitchen Rentals and Emergency Food Service: feeding responders, crews and displaced staff after an incident
- School Cafeteria Kitchen Rentals During Renovation: equipment failures that close a single school's kitchen mid-year
- Construction Site Mobile Kitchen Rentals for Crews: a need for dishwashing, cold storage and a kitchen together
- Municipal and Public Institution Kitchen Trailer Rentals: public buildings under renovation
Counties and pages near Musselshell County
Projects rarely stop at a county line. These neighboring Montana counties are the closest to Musselshell County, measured between internal points rather than by road.
- Golden Valley County: about 36 miles from Musselshell County, 8 FEMA declarations, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
- Yellowstone County: about 40 miles from Musselshell County, 12 FEMA declarations, 2 hospitals listed by CMS
- Petroleum County: about 45 miles from Musselshell County, 10 FEMA declarations, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
- Treasure County: about 59 miles from Musselshell County, 9 FEMA declarations, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
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When the project needs more than a kitchen
For a base camp the kitchen is the center of the day. Beside mobile kitchens in Musselshell County, a job can add shower trailer rentals or bunk bed sleeper trailer rentals; the 20ft Five-Stall Shower Container and the 20ft Contractor Accommodation Unit are two examples. Rent only what the project needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get emergency refrigeration in Musselshell 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.
What do you need to quote a rental in Musselshell 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.
Does a temporary kitchen in Musselshell County need approval?
The local health authority usually reviews temporary food-service facilities, and the rules differ by jurisdiction. Ask Musselshell County environmental health or the Montana health department what applies; we can supply equipment lists for the review.
Can dishwashing be rented with a kitchen in Musselshell 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.
Why Organizations Choose Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service
Remote sites, renovations and emergencies all put pressure on food service in Musselshell County. The right mobile commercial kitchen rentals arrive with support behind them, so your team can focus on serving people.
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Accelerated Deployment
Early conversations about electrical service and placement keep the delivery day short.
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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
Weekly and monthly terms let you match the rental period to the repair, project or season.
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Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Stainless work surfaces and commercial appliances are chosen for repeated service, not occasional use.
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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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