County in Montana
Prairie County, MT Temporary Kitchen Rental and Lease Options
Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service rents mobile commercial kitchen trailers across Prairie County, Montana, with dishwashing trailers and emergency refrigerated trailers as supporting services. Temporary 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. We rent to commercial and institutional customers such as manufacturers, school districts and municipal agencies. Delivery, placement and utility connections are planned with your facility team. Contact us for availability and a quote in Prairie County or Terry.
24/7 emergency line: (877) 416-7535
The trailer- State
- Montana
- Land area
- 1,737 sq mi
- Places covered here
- 1
- FEMA declarations
- 5
Kitchen trailers for rent in Prairie County
For Prairie County, a modular kitchen trailer brings griddles, ranges, ovens, sinks and refrigeration in one unit instead of rebuilding them piece by piece. If the work spills into Terry or Terry, a kitchen rented here can be planned around both sites.
Sizing starts with how many meals you serve. The 28ft Mobile Kitchen and 24ft Mobile Kitchen suit different kitchen volumes, and the 38ft Mobile Kitchen adds capacity for larger operations; compare their equipment lists and power needs before you choose.
Before delivery, confirm the pad, the electrical service, potable water and a wastewater route. Prairie County environmental health or the local health authority usually reviews a temporary kitchen, and their requirements vary, so involve them early. Rental terms run from one week to monthly, so the same trailer can cover a two-week repair or a six-month rebuild. Check the authority that covers the site itself; what cleared in Terry is no guarantee for Terry.
Cities and towns we cover in Prairie County
Prairie County has one place on this site. Each has its own page with local context.
- Terry: about 574 residents (2024 estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer 2024 and Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Local conditions and rental planning in Prairie County
Emergencies that shaped recovery needs near Prairie County
Federal records show Prairie County designated in 5 declarations since 1997, led by severe storms (2 declarations) and flooding (1 declaration). Terry has a page of its own with the federal declarations for its county, useful when one project crosses the line.
The most recent is Ice Jams and Flooding (major disaster declaration, DR-4172), declared April 17, 2014, with the incident beginning March 1, 2014. 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 severe storms 2, flooding 1, hurricane 1 and wildfire 1. By decade: 1990s 1, 2000s 2 and 2010s 2. Before that came Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-1996, June 17, 2011), Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (EM-3253, September 13, 2005), Wildfires (DR-1340, August 30, 2000) and Severe Storms,Ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding (DR-1183, July 25, 1997).
Between 2016 and 2025 the Storm Events Database recorded 46 county-based event records in Prairie County, with high-wind and thunderstorm events the most common at 39. High wind rarely wrecks a kitchen directly. It cuts the power to it, and the walk-in cooler is the first thing to suffer.
No wildfire of 1,000 acres or more has a mapped origin in Prairie County in NIFC's records since 2016. Smoke and power shutoffs travel farther than fires do, though: the nearest large fire on record began in Custer County, about 38 miles away, where the Snow fire burned 14,056 acres in 2026.
FEMA declarations apply to designated areas and do not say which individual buildings were affected.
Construction projects and crew meals near Prairie County
USASpending.gov shows no federal construction contract of $500,000 or more with Prairie County as the place of work since October 2021. The nearest is in Custer County, about 38 miles away. In April 2024, the Department of Agriculture awarded a $2.6 million contract for “Center Pivot Irrigation System Installation” in Custer County, with work running to October 2026 (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 Terry, about 574 residents, would face the same phasing questions about gates, haul roads and pad space.
Renovation projects that close kitchens in Prairie County
Building work on record nearby: USASpending.gov shows a $6 million Department of Veterans Affairs contract, “Miles City VA Campus Demolition, Miles City, MT,” starting June 2026 in Custer County (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. The closure date drives the plan in Terry too.
Getting emergency equipment into Prairie County
The Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) and local emergency managers decide where public disaster staging happens in Montana. Those details are theirs to publish and update, so this page points to them instead of guessing at a route. Staging and access details differ again in Terry, so check the published sources for that area before planning a route.
What a kitchen rental costs in Prairie County
Price depends on the model, the rental period, delivery and setup requirements and the utilities on site. Starting prices for kitchens near Prairie County include the 24ft Mobile Kitchen from $4,995, the 28ft Mobile Kitchen from $6,995 and the 40ft Mobile Kitchen from $9,995, and prices may vary. See the equipment pages for dishwashing and refrigeration. A kitchen for Terry is built from the same quote, with delivery adjusted for the address.
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.
Warewashing and cold storage for Prairie 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 Terry as it does here.
Cooler or freezer down? Emergency refrigeration rental for Prairie County is available on a short-term basis: ask for the 20ft LT Refrigerated Trailer or a different temperature setting when you call. A walk-in that fails in Terry starts the same clock on the stock inside.
Climate normals for Prairie County run from an average January low of 7°F to an average July high of 86°F, with roughly 14 inches of precipitation yearly. January lows run about 5 degrees colder 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.
Prairie County disaster declaration history
FEMA's records list these recent declarations for Prairie County. They show the type of event that has interrupted normal operations in the county, not damage at a specific business.
- DR-4172, major disaster declaration: Ice Jams and Flooding, declared April 17, 2014
- 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
- DR-1183, major disaster declaration: Severe Storms,Ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding, declared July 25, 1997
Browse connected geography
Crews and facilities working in Prairie County often look at the counties around it too. The nearest ones are below, with the state and index pages.
- Custer County: about 38 miles from Prairie County, 7 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- Dawson County: about 42 miles from Prairie County, 8 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- McCone County: about 58 miles from Prairie County, 8 FEMA declarations, 1 hospital listed by CMS
- Wibaux County: about 59 miles from Prairie County, 3 FEMA declarations, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
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Customers we support in Prairie County
Expect requests in Prairie County from manufacturers, school districts, municipal agencies and construction crews. A industrial facility temporary kitchen is a typical first conversation, followed by questions about power, water and placement. Terry (about 574 residents) and Terry (about 574 residents) each have their own mix of hospitals, schools and plants, but the reasons they rent line up.
CMS lists one hospital in Prairie County: Prairie Community Cah, a critical access hospital. Public schools here number 3, enrolling about 153 students, with Terry K-12 Schools among the larger districts (NCES).
- Manufacturing Plant Cafeteria Kitchen Rentals: three-phase power at the plant matched to the equipment
- School Cafeteria Kitchen Rentals During Renovation: equipment failures that close a single school's kitchen mid-year
- Municipal and Public Institution Kitchen Trailer Rentals: senior-nutrition and community meal programs that cannot pause
- Construction Site Mobile Kitchen Rentals for Crews: a need for dishwashing, cold storage and a kitchen together
Beyond the kitchen: facilities for longer jobs
Plan the kitchen first; everything else is sized around mobile kitchens in Prairie County. Crews on a long or remote job can add remote workforce housing with multi-use crew support trailers, such as the Office, Sleeper, Shower and Restroom Trailer, or restroom trailer rentals, such as the Standalone 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie County need approval?
The local health authority usually reviews temporary food-service facilities, and the rules differ by jurisdiction. Ask Prairie County environmental health or the Montana health department what applies; we can supply equipment lists for the review.
How do I get emergency refrigeration in Prairie 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.
Why Organizations Choose Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service
When a permanent kitchen is unavailable in Prairie County, the question is how quickly food service can safely resume. Dependable mobile commercial kitchen rentals and a team that has done site setup before keep that answer practical.
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Accelerated Deployment
A clear site checklist means mobile commercial kitchen rentals are ready to cook, wash or chill sooner once they are placed.
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24/7 Emergency Service
Emergency calls are taken around the clock, so a failure at midnight is not left until morning.
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End-to-End Project Support
From the first quote to placement, utility hookup guidance and pickup, one team stays on your project.
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Flexible Rental Solutions
Kitchens, dishwashing and refrigeration can be rented together or separately as the project changes.
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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
Trailer length, turning room and access are checked against your site before anything is scheduled.
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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Start Your Rental Inquiry
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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