When your main kitchen shuts down (whether it’s for a refurbishment, a deep clean, or a full rebuild) you can’t just pause meal service. Schools, hospitals, and care facilities need reliable catering every single day. That’s exactly why portable kitchen hire has become the go to solution across the UK.

A portable kitchen gives you a fully equipped, hygienic, and compliant workspace that can be delivered, installed, and operational within days. No disruption, no lost revenue, and no compromising on standards.

Let’s break down why portable kitchen hire is such a smart move for schools, hospitals, and large organisations during upgrades or refurbishments.

What Is Portable Kitchen Hire?

Portable kitchen hire means renting a complete, self-contained catering facility that’s designed to move. Unlike permanent installations, these kitchens are modular, mobile, and built for flexibility.

Each unit comes fully fitted with everything a professional kitchen needs, cookers, refrigeration, sinks, prep areas, and extraction. They’re built to the same hygiene and safety standards as any permanent kitchen, which means they pass inspections from Environmental Health Officers without issue.

At Mobile Kitchens Ltd, our portable kitchens are used nationwide by schools, care homes, hospitals, and caterers. Whether you need one small unit or several temporary kitchen units linked together, we’ll tailor it to your project size, site layout, and service requirements.

It’s kitchen hire made simple, ready when you are.

The Benefits of Portable Kitchen Hire

Hiring a portable kitchen offers far more than just convenience. It’s a strategic way to stay operational while saving time, stress, and money.

1. Fast Installation and Setup

Downtime costs money. A mobile kitchen hire unit can be delivered and fully operational within days, letting your team get back to serving food quickly.

2. Cost-Effective Alternative

Building or extending a permanent kitchen is expensive. Commercial kitchen hire gives you the same standard of equipment without the large upfront spend. You only pay for the time you actually need.

3. Built for Long-Term Hire

Some refurbishments take weeks — others take months. That’s why portable kitchen hire is designed for both short-term and long-term hire. You can extend easily if your project timeline changes.

4. Total Flexibility

You can scale up or down with modular design. Add cold rooms, preparation areas, or dishwashing units to match your workload. This makes portable kitchens ideal for large-scale catering operations.

5. Hygiene and Compliance Guaranteed

Every unit meets full E.H.O. regulations. They’re easy to clean, properly ventilated, and fitted with safety systems that make them fully compliant for hospitals, schools, and care homes.

Why Schools and Hospitals Choose Portable Kitchen Hire

Education and healthcare facilities have strict catering standards, and portable kitchen hire makes it possible to meet them even when the main kitchen is offline.

Schools and Colleges

Meal service in schools can’t just stop during upgrades. A temporary kitchen rental allows the catering team to continue serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks without interruption. It’s a simple plug-and-play solution that fits most outdoor spaces.

Hospitals and Care Home

For healthcare, catering is a critical service. Patients and residents rely on timely, safe, and nutritious meals. Portable kitchens can be connected to existing power, water, and drainage systems, so you can maintain food production standards while renovations take place.

Renting Portable Kitchens from Mobile Kitchens Ltd

At Mobile Kitchens Ltd, we’ve supported schools, hospitals, and commercial caterers across the UK with flexible portable kitchen hire.

We provide:

• Nationwide delivery and installation
• Flexible contracts for short or long-term hire
• Fully equipped catering kitchens that meet UK regulations
• On-site maintenance and support during your hire period

Our portable kitchen hire options range from compact single units to full modular catering complexes — perfect for any scale of operation.

FAQs

Who uses portable kitchen hire?

Portable kitchens are used by schools, hospitals, care homes, caterers, and construction teams who need temporary or long-term facilities.

How long can I hire a portable kitchen for?

You can hire from as little as one month, with flexible extensions available for long-term projects.

What equipment is included?

Each unit is fully fitted with professional catering equipment (cookers, sinks, refrigeration, prep areas, and extraction) tailored to your needs.