City in Utah
Richmond, UT Temporary Commercial Kitchen Rental and Lease Options
A closed kitchen in Richmond does not have to close meal service: we rent mobile commercial kitchens, with commercial dishwashing and emergency refrigerated trailers to back them up. Use us for emergency feeding during sudden outages as well as planned kitchen renovations and construction projects. Short-term, monthly and long-term rental terms are matched to the repair or the project. Customers include municipal agencies, jails and disaster-response teams. We plan delivery and setup with your facility team, including power, water and access. Call or send a request to check availability in Richmond or Lewiston.
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The trailer- Population (2024 est.)
- 3,092
- County
- Cache County
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
- FEMA declarations (county)
- 5
Commercial kitchen trailers for Richmond
Temporary commercial kitchen rental in Richmond covers a wide range of jobs, from a cafeteria rebuild to a crew that needs hot meals every shift. A project that crosses into Lewiston (about 1,971 residents) usually keeps one menu, one crew and one power plan, which is why the kitchen is chosen first.
Match the trailer to the menu: the 28ft Mobile Kitchen for a focused cooking line, the 38ft Mobile Kitchen for more production room, and the 24ft Mobile Kitchen where bulk cooking or a walk-in cooler matters. Power requirements are shown on every page.
About Richmond, UT
Richmond is the 107th most populous of the 194 Utah places this site covers, with an estimated 3,092 residents in 2024. It covers about 3.5 square miles of Cache County. Cache County covers 1,165 square miles and has 18 places on this site, about 137,493 residents between them; the largest is Logan. Spread over that area, the estimate gives about 887 residents per square mile. Salt Lake City, the Utah capital, is about 79 miles away in a straight line, which matters for state-level emergency coordination. Smithfield is the closest larger covered place, roughly 6 straight-line miles from Richmond.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer 2024 and Vintage 2024 population estimates. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.
Local conditions and rental planning in Richmond
What past disasters mean for kitchens in Richmond
Federal records show Cache County designated in 5 declarations since 1977, led by flooding (3 declarations) and coastal storm (1 declaration). If you plan across towns, check the page for Lewiston as well; its own declaration history is listed there.
The most recent is Severe Winter Storms and Flooding (major disaster declaration, DR-4311), declared April 21, 2017, with the incident beginning February 7, 2017. Floodwater can contaminate kitchen equipment and force closures until cleanup and inspection are finished, which is when replacement cooking, dishwashing and cold storage matter. By incident type, the count is flooding 3, coastal storm 1 and drought 1. By decade: 1970s 1, 1980s 1, 2000s 1 and 2010s 2. Before that came Flooding (DR-4011, August 8, 2011), Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (EM-3223, September 5, 2005), Heavy Rains, Snowmelt & Flooding (DR-760, March 13, 1986) and Drought (EM-3024, January 20, 1977).
Between 2016 and 2025 the Storm Events Database recorded 40 county-based event records in Cache County, with high-wind and thunderstorm events the most common at 37. The costliest event with a reported dollar figure was a flood in February 2017, with about $4 million in property damage. Storm winds mean outages measured in days in some places, so the generator question belongs in the plan from the start.
No wildfire of 1,000 acres or more has a mapped origin in Cache 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 Rich County, about 27 miles away, where the Dry Fork fire burned 1,340 acres in 2024.
FEMA declarations apply to designated areas and do not say which individual buildings were affected.
Major construction near Richmond
USASpending.gov shows no federal construction contract of $500,000 or more with Cache County as the place of work since October 2021. The nearest is in Rich County, about 27 miles away. In January 2025, the Department of the Interior awarded a $1 million contract for “Bear River Fence & Enclosure Replacement Phase 2” in Rich County, with work running to November 2026 (award record). Crews on projects like this rarely have a restaurant nearby, which is the case for cooking on site with a rented kitchen and a dishwashing trailer. A project in Smithfield, about 15,018 residents, would face the same phasing questions about gates, haul roads and pad space.
Rebuilds and remodels around Richmond
Building work on record nearby: In January 2025, the Department of the Interior awarded a $1 million contract for “Bear River Fence & Enclosure Replacement Phase 2” in Rich County, with work running to November 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. A remodel in Hyde Park would start from the same closure date and the same temporary-kitchen question.
Emergency access and staging near Richmond
In Utah, the Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) works with counties on emergency operations. Official staging areas and the roads that connect them to local emergency-management hubs are published by those agencies and should be checked there. For work in North Logan, look to the agencies covering that area rather than assuming the same routes.
Cache Valley Hospital is the nearest hospital CMS lists, in North Logan, about 10 miles from Richmond in a straight line.
Local rental costs in Richmond
There is no single price for every job in Richmond. Equipment, rental term, delivery and site conditions all change it. As a guide, prices start at the 38ft Mobile Kitchen from $7,995, the 28ft Mobile Kitchen from $6,995 and the 40ft Mobile Kitchen from $9,995, and they may vary. A kitchen for Logan, 13 miles from here, 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.
Dishwashing and emergency refrigeration in Richmond
Warewashing is easy to overlook until the dish room is the thing that is down. Dishwashing trailers like the 30ft High-Temp Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer and the 38ft Low-Temp Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer can be rented with a kitchen or on their own for Richmond sites. Warewashing needs the same hot water and drain plan in North Logan, 10 miles from here, as it does here.
When a compressor quits, product loss follows within hours. Emergency refrigerated trailers, such as the 20ft Cooler Trailer, 32°F, are rented to restaurants, hotels, hospitals and institutions around Richmond. A call about emergency refrigeration from Logan starts with the same three questions: what failed, what is inside and where the trailer can sit.
Climate normals for Cache County run from an average January low of 16°F to an average July high of 82°F, with roughly 29 inches of precipitation yearly. July highs run about 4 degrees cooler than the average Utah 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.
Customers we support in Richmond, UT
Rental customers in Richmond are commercial, institutional and public: municipal agencies, jails, disaster-response teams and school districts. Each has its own pressure points, from a municipal temporary kitchen during a remodel to keeping staff fed through a long project. River Heights (about 2,228 residents) and Providence (about 9,447 residents) each have their own mix of hospitals, schools and plants, but the reasons they rent line up.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cache County: Cache Valley Hospital and Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital. Certified nursing care adds 4 homes and roughly 401 beds. The National Center for Education Statistics counts 44 public schools with about 28,394 students, in districts such as Cache District, Logan City District and Thomas Edison.
- Municipal and Public Institution Kitchen Trailer Rentals: public buildings under renovation
- Jail and Detention Center Kitchen Trailer Rentals: aging equipment that fails in a facility with no spare kitchen
- Disaster Response Kitchen Rentals and Emergency Food Service: cold storage for donated or purchased food when power is out
- School Cafeteria Kitchen Rentals During Renovation: central kitchens that need a temporary production line during modernization
Other places near Richmond we rent to
Crews and facilities working around Richmond also look at the nearby places below. Distances are straight-line estimates between the places, not driving routes.
- Lewiston, UT: about 5 miles from Richmond, about 1,971 residents
- Smithfield, UT: about 6 miles from Richmond, about 15,018 residents
- Hyde Park, UT: about 8 miles from Richmond, about 5,766 residents
- North Logan, UT: about 10 miles from Richmond, about 11,727 residents
- Logan, UT: about 13 miles from Richmond, about 56,770 residents
- Garden City, UT: about 20 miles from Richmond, about 732 residents
Site checklist for Richmond
Moving the job to Millville or Mendon changes the pad and the paperwork; the list below stays the same.
- Food deliveries: plan where suppliers will unload so they do not block the trailer door.
- Electrical: confirm the service matches the model, for example 220V single phase at 200 to 220A for the 40ft kitchens.
- Drainage: decide where wastewater goes, whether a sewer connection, a tank or scheduled pump-out.
Read the site planning section before you fix a delivery date.
Neighboring counties near Richmond
The nearest Utah counties to Richmond are Rich County (36 miles), Weber County (45 miles) and Morgan County (59 miles).
- Rich County: about 36 miles from Richmond, 3 FEMA declarations since records began, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
- Weber County: about 45 miles from Richmond, 9 FEMA declarations since records began, 2 hospitals listed by CMS
- Morgan County: about 59 miles from Richmond, 8 FEMA declarations since records began, 0 hospitals listed by CMS
When the project needs more than a kitchen
For a base camp the kitchen is the center of the day. Beside mobile kitchens in Richmond, a job can add laundry trailer rentals or restroom trailer rentals; the 24ft Laundry Trailer and the Standalone Restroom Trailer are two examples. Rent only what the project needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent a mobile kitchen in Richmond for a renovation?
Yes. Mobile commercial kitchens are rented to facilities in Richmond and Cache County for renovations, repairs and emergencies. Rental terms run from one week to monthly, including long-term leasing. Tell us your start date, meals per day and the utilities on site, and we will help match a model.
What should I prepare before delivery in Richmond?
A level pad, a clear approach for the trailer, the right electrical service, potable water, a wastewater route and a contact to meet the delivery. Our site planning guides walk through each item.
What power does a kitchen trailer need in Richmond?
Kitchen trailers on our list run on 220V single phase, from 200A on the 24ft and 28ft models to 200 to 220A on the larger ones. Dishwashing trailers range from 150A to 300A depending on the model, and the 30ft conveyor unit is listed on three-phase power. Check the model page before you confirm the site.
Does a temporary kitchen in Richmond need a health permit?
The local health authority usually reviews temporary food-service facilities, and requirements differ by jurisdiction. Cache County environmental health or the Utah health department can tell you what applies. We can supply equipment lists to support the review.
Why Organizations Choose Emergency Commercial Mobile Kitchen Service
Remote sites, renovations and emergencies all put pressure on food service in Richmond. 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
Planning the pad, power and water before delivery helps mobile commercial kitchen rentals go into service soon after they reach the site.
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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
From the first quote to placement, utility hookup guidance and pickup, one team stays on your project.
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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
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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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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