Local knowledge for Smoke Rise
Smoke Rise is a small town of about 1,825 people in Blount County. 1 The county comes from Census boundaries. 2 Smoke Rise is about 390 straight-line miles from Jacksonville, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Birmingham Ap, is about 23 miles away.
Around Smoke Rise, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Dixiana (about 22,940 people, 14 miles southeast), Gardendale (about 13,711 people, 16 miles south), Center Point (about 16,655 people, 19 miles southeast), and Cullman (about 15,350 people, 20 miles north). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Smoke Rise crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
Where a portable kitchen trailer fits in Smoke Rise
Subcontractors on a Smoke Rise construction site rarely agree on a lunch spot, which is why an onsite construction kitchen that serves every trade is easier to schedule around.
Onsite construction near Smoke Rise
Smoke Rise is a small town, and a large onsite construction crew can outnumber what its restaurants serve in a day. A portable kitchen trailer parked at the construction site solves lunch, with a shower trailer for longer jobs.
Where a Smoke Rise crew stays and eats
Dixiana (22,940 people, 14 miles southeast of Smoke Rise) is the nearest larger place. When its hotels fill, a Smoke Rise crew can run a sleeper trailer and a mobile commercial kitchen trailer on the construction site instead.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Smoke Rise
Rural healthcare near Smoke Rise leans on places like Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital (Jefferson County, 24 miles away). A temporary kitchen, cold storage and warewashing can bridge a renovation without closing the cafeteria.
Storm and disaster response in the Smoke Rise area
Neighboring Jefferson County has a record for Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL) (2024-09-22). A storm like that reaches Smoke Rise too, and recovery crews staging there need meals, cold storage and sanitation.
Events near Smoke Rise
Alabama State Fair (2026-09-18 to 2026-09-27) in Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise, draws crowds that stretch local catering. Authorized caterers can add a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer and restroom trailers as temporary capacity.
Weather planning for Smoke Rise
The nearest NOAA station (23 miles away) shows 34.9°F January nights and 91°F July afternoons, so a Smoke Rise setup should handle both ends of the year.
Smoke Rise institutions that depend on foodservice
Herzing University-Birmingham
280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 3 Listed in Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 4 Listed in Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
1201 7TH Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 5 Listed in Morgan County, about 39 miles from Smoke Rise.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For confirmed campus dining renovations, shutdowns or temporary training operations, establish meal volume and utilities before selecting equipment. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Smoke Rise
An institution location is verified. A dining facility, active project, meal count or actual rental is not established by this directory. Date meaning: Postsecondary directory year.
Hospitals in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Smoke Rise
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
What has happened in Smoke Rise: sourced records
Alabama State Fair
2026-09-18 to 2026-09-27 at Birmingham Race Course, 1000 John Rogers Drive. 6 Listed in Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Documented event schedule / edition; rental use not established
Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL)
Jefferson County: hurricane, incident 2024-09-22 to 2024-09-29, declared 2024-09-26. 7 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Jefferson County page, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL)
Morgan County: hurricane, incident 2024-09-22 to 2024-09-29, declared 2024-09-26. 8 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Morgan County page, about 39 miles from Smoke Rise.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
(PW# 29) VEST01B - Emergency Protective Measures
VESTAVIA HILLS. Worksheet 29, disaster 3389, B - Emergency Protective Measures; obligated 2018-01-22. 9 Recorded for Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Events in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named event is a real planning context for authorized caterers and vendors. Confirm vendor approval, meal volumes, cold storage and sanitation needs rather than assuming an equipment order. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these events sources for Smoke Rise
Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Smoke Rise: Three operating blocks: August 27–30, September 3–7, September 10–13. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Smoke Rise: Closed Tuesdays and September 9; consult operating-day schedule. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Date meaning: Published dates for the named event edition; operating days and hours may vary.
Disaster declarations in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Smoke Rise
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Smoke Rise
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Historic and outdoor sites in Smoke Rise
Burchfield Branch Park
Campground, Tuscaloosa County; 15036 Bankhead Road, ADGER, AL 35006. Recreation.gov, updated 2026-04-13. 10 Facility near Birmingham, about 26 miles from Smoke Rise.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Alabama Theatre
1811 3rd Ave., N, Birmingham. National Register, listed 1979-11-13. 11 Listed in Jefferson County, about 24 miles from Smoke Rise.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Camps and recreation sites in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For an authorized group camp, organized outdoor event or maintenance crew, confirm whether temporary meal production, cold storage or hygiene support is needed. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these camps and recreation sites sources for Smoke Rise
A campground listing is not permission for a commercial kitchen trailer, vendor activity, dumping, generator use or a group event. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance. Check the current facility page. Date meaning: Recreation facility record update, not a rental booking.
Historic landmarks in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Smoke Rise
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
Smoke Rise climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: Birmingham Ap station
January mean low 34.9°F, July mean high 91°F, 56.62 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 12 This station is about 23 miles from Smoke Rise, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Smoke Rise, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Smoke Rise: refrigeration trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Smoke Rise
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Smoke Rise, Alabama, Smoke Rise: GeoNames: Smoke Rise, Alabama: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Blount County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Herzing University-Birmingham, Smoke Rise: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus, Smoke Rise: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Alabama State Fair: Alabama State Fair: Alabama State Fair — official dates and visitor information. ↩
- Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL), Smoke Rise: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- (PW# 29) VEST01B - Emergency Protective Measures, Smoke Rise: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Burchfield Branch Park: Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database: RIDB facility, directions and media records, additional source (published or updated 2026-04-13). ↩
- Alabama Theatre, Smoke Rise: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: Birmingham Ap station: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
Mobile commercial kitchen trailer rentals and eight more services for lease in Smoke Rise
What a mobile kitchen rental can cost in Smoke Rise
These Smoke Rise estimates start from a published reference rate and adjust it for the state's cost tier and your distance from major freight cities.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Smoke Rise, AL24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,260 | from $5,260 | from $5,260 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,260 | from $5,260 | from $5,260 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,365 | from $1,995 | from $2,100 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Smoke Rise, AL13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,155 | from $4,210 | from $2,630 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,210 | from $5,260 | from $4,210 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,210 | from $5,260 | from $4,210 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Smoke Rise, AL20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,155 | from $3,680 | from $2,310 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Smoke Rise, AL: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a below regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (390 miles to Jacksonville, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Also serving areas close to Smoke Rise
Planning around Smoke Rise? Customers there often compare nearby delivery areas, so here are 24 locations close to Smoke Rise where we also rent portable kitchen trailers: Alabama, Danville, AL, Ragland, AL, Carbon Hill, AL, Guntersville, AL, Brookwood, AL, Russellville, AL, Thorsby, AL, Cedar Bluff, AL, Hazel Green, AL, Jefferson County, AL, Birmingham, AL, Vestavia Hills, AL, Hoover, AL, Morgan County, AL, Shelby County, AL, Decatur, AL, Madison, AL, Tuscaloosa County, AL, Huntsville, AL, Madison County, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Limestone County, AL, Florence, AL.
Projects just outside Smoke Rise often need a mobile commercial kitchen trailer too. Nearby places include Hayden (4 mi), Warrior (5 mi), Kimberly (8 mi), Morris (10 mi), Locust Fork (12 mi), Hanceville (12 mi), Dixiana (14 mi), Mount Olive (15 mi), Cleveland (16 mi), Good Hope (16 mi), Gardendale (16 mi), Pinson (16 mi), Sumiton (16 mi), Clay (18 mi), Brookside (18 mi).
Further out from Smoke Rise, we also hear from construction sites and facilities near Blountsville, Center Point, Dora, Chalkville, Cullman, Grayson Valley, Fultondale, Oneonta, Graysville, Tarrant, Adamsville, Springville, Trussville, Forestdale, Cordova. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Smoke Rise.
Smoke Rise rental FAQs
Could a storm like Hurricane Helene (EM-3618-AL) affect meals in Smoke Rise?
It is in the records for Jefferson County (2024-09-22). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Smoke Rise in your records?
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Jefferson County, about 24 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Smoke Rise get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 34.9°F January nights and 91°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Is GPS tracking available for a trailer delivered to Smoke Rise?
GPS tracking is possible on request. Ask for it when you call or note it on the quote form.
Rental facts for Smoke Rise
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Smoke Rise
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Smoke Rise operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Smoke Rise is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Smoke Rise.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Smoke Rise menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Smoke Rise site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.