Salem at a glance: local facts and sources
Salem, New Jersey, has a population of about 4,894 and sits in Salem County. 1 2 Salem is about 31 straight-line miles from Philadelphia, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Graterford 1 E, is about 45 miles away.
Around Salem, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Pennsville (about 11,888 people, 6 miles northwest), Bear, DE (about 19,371 people, 11 miles west), Wilmington, DE (about 71,948 people, 13 miles north), and Brookside, DE (about 14,353 people, 15 miles northwest). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Salem 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 Salem
On a Salem 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 Salem
A road, utility or building crew working near Salem, 31 straight-line miles from Philadelphia, PA, 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 Salem crew stays and eats
With Pennsville about 6 miles northwest, a Salem 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.
Storm and disaster response in the Salem area
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA) (2021-08-31) is in our records for Chester County, about 31 miles from Salem. Planners in Salem can arrange a mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a refrigeration trailer before the next event.
School and campus kitchens near Salem
Appoquinimink High School in New Castle County, about 10 miles from Salem, 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 Salem
The nearest NOAA station (45 miles away) shows 20.3°F January nights, so a Salem job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Salem recovery projects, disaster declarations and events
PFD - DFS Multiple Structures and Equipment
Philadelphia, City of. Worksheet 726, disaster 4618, E - Buildings and Equipment; obligated 2024-07-24. 3 Recorded for Philadelphia, about 31 miles from Salem.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA)
Chester County: hurricane, incident 2021-08-31 to 2021-09-05, declared 2021-09-10. 4 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Chester County page, about 31 miles from Salem.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA)
Montgomery County: hurricane, incident 2021-08-31 to 2021-09-05, declared 2021-09-10. 5 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Montgomery County page, about 44 miles from Salem.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Funded repair projects in Salem, 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 Salem: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Salem
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 Salem, 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 Salem: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Salem
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.
Hospitals, schools and campuses in Salem
Appoquinimink High School
1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE 19709. Public school (NCES 2024–2025). 6 Listed in New Castle County, about 10 miles from Salem.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Schools in Salem, 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 Salem: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these schools sources for Salem
The directory proves a named school location. It does not establish an outage, cafeteria capacity, planned work, a rental order, or a customer relationship. Salem: 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.
How Salem weather shapes a kitchen trailer setup
Climate normals: Graterford 1 E station
January mean low 20.3°F, July mean high 86°F, 48.52 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 7 This station is about 45 miles from Salem, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Salem, 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 Salem: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Salem
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 Salem
Hermitage, The
On DE 273, New Castle. National Register, listed 1973-03-01. 8 Listed in New Castle, about 8 miles from Salem.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic landmarks in Salem, 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 Salem: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Salem
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):
- Salem, New Jersey, Salem: GeoNames: Salem, New Jersey: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Salem County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- PFD - DFS Multiple Structures and Equipment, Salem: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA), Salem: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Appoquinimink High School: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Public School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Climate normals: Graterford 1 E station, Salem: 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). ↩
- Hermitage, The: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
Trailer services for lease in Salem
Frequently asked questions for Salem
Could a storm like Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618-PA) affect meals in Salem?
It is in the records for Chester County (2021-08-31). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
How cold or hot does Salem get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 20.3°F January nights and 86°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Can you deliver a kitchen trailer to a town of 4,894 like Salem?
Yes. The nearest city of 100,000 or more in our data is Philadelphia, about 31 straight-line miles away. We confirm delivery time to Salem by phone.
Do I need a permit for a temporary kitchen in Salem?
Often yes, but requirements vary by jurisdiction, facility and use. Ask the health, fire and building authorities that cover your Salem site early, and we will provide equipment lists and layouts for plan review.
Estimated trailer rental prices in Salem
Here is a calculated starting estimate for Salem, 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 Salem, NJ24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,435 | from $5,435 | from $5,435 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,435 | from $5,435 | from $5,435 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,410 | from $2,060 | from $2,170 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Salem, NJ13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,260 | from $4,350 | from $2,715 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,350 | from $5,435 | from $4,350 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,350 | from $5,435 | from $4,350 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Salem, NJ20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,260 | from $3,805 | from $2,390 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Salem, NJ: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a high regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (31 miles to Philadelphia, 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 Salem
Close to Salem, we coordinate Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rentals and leasing in these 24 nearby locations: New Jersey, Gibbstown, NJ, Victory Lakes, NJ, Laurel Lake, NJ, Laurel Springs, NJ, Riverton, NJ, Pomona, NJ, Magnolia, NJ, Sea Isle City, NJ, Cape May, NJ, Vineland, NJ, Camden, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ, Plainfield, NJ, Union County, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, Newark, NJ.
Projects just outside Salem often need a mobile commercial kitchen trailer too. Nearby places include Alloway (6 mi), Pennsville (6 mi), Delaware City, DE (6 mi), New Castle, DE (8 mi), Woodstown (9 mi), Carneys Point (10 mi), Wilmington Manor, DE (10 mi), Penns Grove (11 mi), Bear, DE (11 mi), Newport, DE (12 mi), Edgemoor, DE (12 mi), Wilmington, DE (13 mi), Elsmere, DE (14 mi), Bellefonte, DE (14 mi), Beckett (14 mi).
Further out from Salem, we also hear from construction sites and facilities near Seabrook Farms, Swedesboro, Glasgow, DE, Brookside, DE, Middletown, DE, Claymont, DE, Elmer, Greenville, DE, Bridgeton, Olivet, Pike Creek, DE, Pike Creek Valley, DE, Newark, DE, Townsend, DE, Marcus Hook, PA. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Salem.
Rental facts for Salem
- 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 Salem
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Renovations and emergencies in Salem do not wait. These are the reasons Salem customers choose Mobile Kitchen 123 for a mobile commercial kitchen trailer.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Salem 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 Salem.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Salem 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 Salem 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.