Local knowledge for Staples
With about 2,885 residents, Staples is a small town in Minnesota, inside Todd County. 1 2 Staples is about 471 straight-line miles from Chicago, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, St Cloud Rgnl Ap, is about 66 miles away.
Around Staples, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Brainerd (about 13,371 people, 28 miles east), Alexandria (about 11,843 people, 43 miles southwest), Sartell (about 16,788 people, 58 miles southeast), and Sauk Rapids (about 13,424 people, 61 miles southeast). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Staples 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.
Rental scenarios in Staples
Winter, heat or a long drive can make a construction site meal break in Staples run past an hour, and onsite construction managers rent a trailer to bring it back to thirty minutes.
Onsite construction near Staples
A road, utility or building crew working near Staples, 101 straight-line miles from Fargo, ND, may find no restaurant open at the right hour. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on the construction site feeds the whole crew, and a restroom trailer covers sanitation.
Where a Staples crew stays and eats
Crews working in Staples often commute from Brainerd, 28 miles east. A portable kitchen trailer at the job saves the drive at lunch, and a shower trailer saves it at the end of the shift.
School and campus kitchens near Staples
Rasmussen University-Minnesota in St. Cloud, about 56 miles from Staples, is the nearest school or campus in our records. Summer renovations or a failed walk-in can close a cafeteria, and a trailer kitchen keeps students fed.
Weather planning for Staples
The nearest NOAA station (66 miles away) shows 2.9°F January nights, so a Staples job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Staples recovery projects, disaster declarations and events
APP CERT County-wide buildings and 4 Vehicles
Stearns County. Worksheet 203, disaster 4658, E - Buildings and Equipment; obligated 2023-01-24. 3 Recorded for Stearns County, about 56 miles from Staples.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Funded repair projects in Staples, 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 Staples: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Staples
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.
Hospitals, schools and campuses in Staples
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-3713. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 4 Listed in St. Cloud, about 56 miles from Staples.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Staples, 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 Staples: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Staples
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.
How Staples weather shapes a kitchen trailer setup
Climate normals: ST Cloud Rgnl Ap station
January mean low 2.9°F, July mean high 81.6°F, 28.49 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 5 This station is about 66 miles from Staples, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Staples, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Staples: kitchen trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Staples
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.
Local reference sites around Staples
Model School
826 First Ave., South, St. Cloud. National Register, listed 1988-12-29. 6 Listed in St. Cloud, about 56 miles from Staples.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic landmarks in Staples, 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 Staples: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Staples
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.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Staples, Minnesota, Staples: GeoNames: Staples, Minnesota: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Todd County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- APP CERT County-wide buildings and 4 Vehicles, Staples: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Rasmussen University-Minnesota: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Climate normals: ST Cloud Rgnl Ap station, Staples: 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). ↩
- Model School: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
Staples portable kitchen trailer pricing estimates
Here is a calculated starting estimate for Staples, built from the supplied reference rates. Final pricing depends on your project, so treat the table as a first step.
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 Staples, MN24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,750 | from $5,750 | from $5,750 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,750 | from $5,750 | from $5,750 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,490 | from $2,180 | from $2,295 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Staples, MN13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,450 | from $4,600 | from $2,875 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,600 | from $5,750 | from $4,600 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,600 | from $5,750 | from $4,600 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Staples, MN20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,450 | from $4,025 | from $2,525 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Staples, MN: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a above regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (471 miles to Chicago, 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.
Every trailer we rent for lease in Staples
Staples trailer rental questions
How cold or hot does Staples get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 2.9°F January nights and 81.6°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Can you deliver a kitchen trailer to a town of 2,885 like Staples?
Yes. The nearest city of 100,000 or more in our data is Fargo, about 101 straight-line miles away. We confirm delivery time to Staples by phone.
Do I need a permit for a temporary kitchen in Staples?
Often yes, but requirements vary by jurisdiction, facility and use. Ask the health, fire and building authorities that cover your Staples site early, and we will provide equipment lists and layouts for plan review.
Delivery areas near Staples
Beyond Staples itself, delivery can be coordinated for the following nearby states and cities, each with its own page: Minnesota, Cross Lake, MN, Perham, MN, Albany, MN, Morris, MN, Mora, MN, Breckenridge, MN, Maple Lake, MN, Coleraine, MN, Ada, MN, St. Cloud, MN, Stearns County, MN, Wright County, MN, Anoka County, MN, Maple Grove, MN, Brooklyn Park, MN, Blaine, MN, Coon Rapids, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Bloomington, MN.
Projects just outside Staples often need a mobile commercial kitchen trailer too. Nearby places include Wadena (17 mi), East Gull Lake (21 mi), Lake Shore (22 mi), Baxter (24 mi), Long Prairie (27 mi), Nisswa (27 mi), Brainerd (28 mi), Pequot Lakes (29 mi), Parkers Prairie (29 mi), New York Mills (30 mi), Menahga (31 mi), Breezy Point (32 mi), Little Falls (33 mi), Osakis (38 mi), Cross Lake (38 mi).
More communities around Staples where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Perham, Crosby, Park Rapids, Pierz, Alexandria, Sauk Centre, Royalton, Melrose, Rice, Frazee, Vineland, Albany, Walker, Aitkin, Avon. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Staples.
Rental facts for Staples
- 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 Staples
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
When Staples sites run on schedules that cannot slip, reliable infrastructure and expert support matter. That is the idea behind how we work.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Staples 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 Staples.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Staples 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 Staples 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.