Shipping Container Kitchens
Fully equipped commercial kitchens built inside shipping containers. Deploy in weeks instead of months, at a fraction of the cost of traditional construction. Portable, durable, and code-compliant.
740+
Monthly searches for container kitchens
8-12 wks
Average build time, concept to delivery
30-50%
Cost savings vs. traditional construction
What Is a Shipping Container Kitchen?
A shipping container kitchen is a fully functional commercial kitchen built inside a standard 20-foot or 40-foot intermodal shipping container. Every component of a traditional commercial kitchen is engineered into the compact steel structure: cooking equipment, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, and storage.
Container kitchens are designed and fabricated off-site in controlled factory conditions, then delivered to your location ready to connect and operate. They meet the same health department, fire code, and building standards as any brick-and-mortar commercial kitchen.
The result is a commercial kitchen that can be deployed in weeks, relocated as needed, and operated for decades. Restaurants, caterers, schools, military operations, event companies, and disaster relief organizations all use container kitchens to get operational faster and at lower cost.
Why Choose a Container Kitchen?
Shipping container kitchens combine the durability of industrial steel construction with the speed and flexibility that traditional builds can't match.
Rapid Deployment
Go from concept to fully operational kitchen in 8 to 12 weeks. Traditional commercial kitchen buildouts take 6 to 12 months.
Lower Cost
Container kitchens cost 30-50% less than conventional construction. No foundation, no framing, no lengthy permitting delays.
Fully Portable
Relocate your kitchen anywhere a truck can deliver. Expand to new locations, move between events, or reposition seasonally.
Built to Last
Corten steel containers are engineered to withstand ocean crossings, extreme weather, and decades of heavy use.
Fully Customizable
Every kitchen is designed to your exact specifications. Layout, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and ventilation built to order.
Sustainable
Repurposing decommissioned shipping containers keeps steel out of landfills and reduces the carbon footprint of new construction.
Applications
Container kitchens serve industries and use cases where speed, portability, and lower cost matter.
Restaurants & Ghost Kitchens
Launch a new restaurant concept, expand prep capacity, or run a delivery-only ghost kitchen without a brick-and-mortar lease.
Events & Catering
Festivals, weddings, corporate events, and outdoor gatherings. A self-contained kitchen that arrives on a flatbed and leaves when the event ends.
Schools & Campuses
Add cafeteria capacity during renovations or enrollment growth. Meets health department requirements without breaking ground.
Remote Sites & Construction
Feed workers at oil fields, mining operations, military bases, and construction projects in locations where permanent kitchens don't exist.
Disaster Relief
Deploy a fully operational commercial kitchen within days to feed communities after hurricanes, wildfires, and other emergencies.
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
A shipping container kitchen serves as a permanent commissary or a mobile unit itself, meeting all commercial food prep regulations.
How It Works
From first call to first meal. Here's the typical path to getting a container kitchen on your site.
Consultation
Discuss your menu, capacity needs, site conditions, and local health codes. Every project starts with understanding your operation.
Design & Engineering
Custom floor plans, 3D renderings, equipment selection, and utility planning. Engineered to meet local building and health department codes.
Fabrication
Your container kitchen is built in a controlled factory environment. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, and equipment installed and tested.
Delivery & Setup
Delivered on a standard flatbed truck. Connect utilities, pass final inspection, and start cooking. Most units are operational within days of delivery.
Standard Equipment & Features
Every container kitchen is built to order, but most commercial configurations include these essential components. All equipment is NSF-certified and installed to meet local health and fire codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about shipping container kitchens, costs, timelines, and capabilities.
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