What we know about Imperial
Imperial, Missouri, has a population of about 4,709 and sits in Jefferson County. 1 2 Imperial is about 280 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 Louis Sci Ctr, is about 19 miles away.
Around Imperial, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Arnold (about 21,357 people, 4 miles north), Oakville (about 36,143 people, 8 miles northeast), Festus (about 12,065 people, 10 miles south), and Mehlville (about 28,380 people, 10 miles north). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Imperial 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.
How Imperial projects use a mobile commercial kitchen trailer
On a Imperial construction site, a hot meal and a place to wash up keep a shift productive, and onsite construction teams often rent a kitchen, restrooms and a shower trailer as one package.
Onsite construction near Imperial
Imperial 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 Imperial crew stays and eats
With Arnold about 4 miles north, a Imperial project has nearby lodging but a long lunch break. Renting a kitchen, cold storage and restrooms for the onsite construction crew keeps people on the job.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Imperial
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in St. Louis County, about 19 miles from Imperial, is the nearest hospital in our records. If a hospital or care-home kitchen in this part of Jefferson County closes for repair, a portable kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer keeps patient and staff meals going.
Storm and disaster response in the Imperial area
FEMA's record for Jefferson County includes Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO). After a storm of that kind, Imperial may host utility crews and volunteers, who need a portable kitchen trailer and an emergency refrigeration trailer.
School and campus kitchens near Imperial
Schools around Imperial, such as Jefferson College in Jefferson County, schedule kitchen work for summer. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer cover the gap.
Weather planning for Imperial
The nearest NOAA station (19 miles away) shows 24.6°F January nights, so a Imperial job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Imperial institutions that depend on foodservice
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
12634 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 3 Listed in St. Louis County, about 19 miles from Imperial.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Jefferson College
1000 VIKING DRIVE, HILLSBORO, MO 63050. Public school (NCES 2024–2025). 4 Listed in Jefferson County, about 11 miles from Imperial.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Hospitals in Imperial, 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 Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Imperial
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.
Schools in Imperial, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): If school meal preparation is interrupted by repairs or an equipment failure, assess a temporary kitchen or delivered-meal support setup. Matching equipment for Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these schools sources for Imperial
The directory proves a named school location. It does not establish an outage, cafeteria capacity, planned work, a rental order, or a customer relationship. Imperial: The named local site or situation is documented. An actual rental, active breakdown, current procurement, or customer relationship is not established. Date meaning: School-year directory record, not renovation dates.
What has happened in Imperial: sourced records
House of Worship (Shelter House)
Church in Action. Worksheet 80, disaster 4877, E - Buildings and Equipment; obligated 2026-06-08. 5 Recorded for St. Louis County, about 19 miles from Imperial.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO)
Jefferson County: severe storm, incident 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-15, declared 2025-05-21. 6 County-level record for Jefferson County; the full record is on the Jefferson County page.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Funded repair projects in Imperial, 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 Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Imperial
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.
Disaster declarations in Imperial, 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 Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Imperial
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.
Historic and outdoor sites in Imperial
Kimmswick Historic District
Roughly bounded by Front St., Fourth St., Mill St., Elm St. and Oak St., Kimmswick. National Register, listed 2007-07-24. 7 Listed in Jefferson County, about 11 miles from Imperial.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic landmarks in Imperial, 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 Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Imperial
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.
Imperial climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: ST Louis Sci CTR station
January mean low 24.6°F, July mean high 89.6°F, 43.91 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 8 This station is about 19 miles from Imperial, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Imperial, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. 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 Imperial: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Imperial
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):
- Imperial, Missouri, Imperial: GeoNames: Imperial, Missouri: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Jefferson County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Imperial: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Jefferson College: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Public School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- House of Worship (Shelter House), Imperial: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Kimmswick Historic District, Imperial: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: ST Louis Sci CTR 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). ↩
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Frequently asked questions for Imperial
Could a storm like Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO) affect meals in Imperial?
It is in the records for Jefferson County (2025-03-14). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Imperial in your records?
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in St. Louis County, about 19 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Imperial get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 24.6°F January nights and 89.6°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Is GPS tracking available for a trailer delivered to Imperial?
GPS tracking is possible on request. Ask for it when you call or note it on the quote form.
Estimated trailer rental prices in Imperial
Budgeting a Portable Kitchen Trailer rental in Imperial? The table below shows estimated starting prices for each trailer type and rental period, calculated for Imperial.
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 Imperial, MO24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,345 | from $5,345 | from $5,345 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,345 | from $5,345 | from $5,345 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,385 | from $2,030 | from $2,135 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Imperial, MO13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,205 | from $4,275 | from $2,670 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,275 | from $5,345 | from $4,275 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,275 | from $5,345 | from $4,275 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Imperial, MO20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,205 | from $3,740 | from $2,350 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Imperial, MO: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a average regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (280 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.
Delivery areas near Imperial
Planning around Imperial? Customers there often compare nearby delivery areas, so here are 24 locations close to Imperial where we also rent portable kitchen trailers: Missouri, Bismarck, MO, Perryville, MO, Elsberry, MO, Steelville, MO, Hermann, MO, Piedmont, MO, Centralia, MO, Charleston, MO, Richland, MO, Jefferson County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, St. Louis city, MO, St. Louis, MO, Chesterfield, MO, Florissant, MO, St. Charles, MO, St. Peters, MO, St. Charles County, MO, O'Fallon, MO, Wentzville, MO, Boone County, MO, Columbia, MO, Springfield, MO.
Imperial sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around Imperial, listed with approximate distance from the center of Imperial: Barnhart (2 mi), Arnold (4 mi), Riverside (6 mi), Pevely (6 mi), Herculaneum (7 mi), Valmeyer, IL (7 mi), Oakville (8 mi), Mehlville (10 mi), Murphy (10 mi), Crystal City (10 mi), Festus (10 mi), Fenton (10 mi), High Ridge (11 mi), Concord (11 mi), Green Park (11 mi).
Further out from Imperial, we also hear from construction sites and facilities near Columbia, IL, Sappington, Sunset Hills, Lakeshire, Byrnes Mill, Saint George, Lemay, Waterloo, IL, Affton, Crestwood, Dupo, IL, Hillsboro, Valley Park, Marlborough, Cedar Hill. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Imperial.
Rental facts for Imperial
- 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 Imperial
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Renovations and emergencies in Imperial do not wait. These are the reasons Imperial customers choose Mobile Kitchen 123 for a mobile commercial kitchen trailer.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Imperial 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 Imperial.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Imperial 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 Imperial 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.