Local knowledge for Clay
Clay is a small town of about 1,559 people in Lancaster County. 1 The county comes from Census boundaries. 2 Clay is about 61 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, Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, is about 12 miles away.
Around Clay, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Ephrata (about 13,861 people, 5 miles southeast), Lebanon (about 25,534 people, 12 miles northwest), Lancaster (about 59,339 people, 13 miles south), and Wyomissing (about 10,469 people, 17 miles northeast). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Clay 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 Clay
Slab, steel or finish work, an onsite construction schedule in Clay depends on people being fed and clean, and a construction site trailer set handles both.
Onsite construction near Clay
Clay 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 Clay crew stays and eats
Ephrata (13,861 people, 5 miles southeast of Clay) is the nearest larger place. When its hotels fill, a Clay crew can run a sleeper trailer and a mobile commercial kitchen trailer on the construction site instead.
Storm and disaster response in the Clay area
FEMA's record for Lancaster County includes Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4267-PA). After a storm of that kind, Clay may host utility crews and volunteers, who need a portable kitchen trailer and an emergency refrigeration trailer.
School and campus kitchens near Clay
Schools around Clay, such as Millersville University of Pennsylvania in Lancaster County, schedule kitchen work for summer. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer cover the gap.
Weather planning for Clay
The nearest NOAA station (12 miles away) shows 22.2°F January nights, so a Clay job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Clay institutions that depend on foodservice
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA 17551-0302. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 3 Listed in Lancaster County, about 12 miles from Clay.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Clay, 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 Clay: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Clay
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.
What has happened in Clay: sourced records
(PW# 780) OMM042 All School Locations within District
Eastern Lancaster County School District (Lancaster County). Worksheet 780, disaster 4267, B - Emergency Protective Measures; obligated 2016-10-11. 4 Recorded for Lancaster County, about 12 miles from Clay.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4267-PA)
Lancaster County: snowstorm, incident 2016-01-22 to 2016-01-23, declared 2016-03-23. 5 County-level record for Lancaster County; the full record is on the Lancaster County page.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Funded repair projects in Clay, 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 Clay: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Clay
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 Clay, 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 Clay: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Clay
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 Clay
Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill
E. Walnut and Pine Sts., Marietta. National Register, listed 1980-06-27. 6 Listed in Lancaster County, about 12 miles from Clay.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic industrial and military sites in Clay, 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 Clay: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic industrial and military sites sources for Clay
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.
Clay climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: Lancaster 2NE Fltr PLT station
January mean low 22.2°F, July mean high 87°F, 44.15 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 7 This station is about 12 miles from Clay, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Clay, 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 Clay: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Clay
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):
- Clay, Pennsylvania, Clay: GeoNames: Clay, Pennsylvania: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Lancaster County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Clay: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- (PW# 780) OMM042 All School Locations within District: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4267-PA), Clay: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: Lancaster 2NE Fltr PLT station, Clay: 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). ↩
Every trailer we rent leasing in Clay
Clay portable kitchen trailer pricing estimates
Budgeting a Portable Kitchen Trailer rental in Clay? The table below shows estimated starting prices for each trailer type and rental period, calculated for Clay.
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 Clay, PA24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,225 | from $5,225 | from $5,225 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,225 | from $5,225 | from $5,225 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,355 | from $1,980 | from $2,085 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Clay, PA13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,130 | from $4,175 | from $2,610 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,175 | from $5,225 | from $4,175 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,175 | from $5,225 | from $4,175 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Clay, PA20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,130 | from $3,655 | from $2,295 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Clay, PA: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a above regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (61 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.
Other places we serve near Clay
Beyond Clay itself, delivery can be coordinated for the following nearby states and cities, each with its own page: Pennsylvania, Oxford, PA, Marysville, PA, Parkville, PA, Catawissa, PA, Cherryville, PA, Narberth, PA, Tinicum, PA, Lewistown, PA, Exeter, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lancaster, PA, Reading, PA, Berks County, PA, York, PA, Chester County, PA, York County, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Allentown, PA, Norristown, PA, Delaware County, PA, Bethlehem, PA.
Projects just outside Clay often need a mobile commercial kitchen trailer too. Nearby places include Brickerville (3 mi), Schoeneck (5 mi), Rothsville (5 mi), Ephrata (5 mi), Lititz (5 mi), Akron (5 mi), Penryn (6 mi), Denver (6 mi), Brownstown (7 mi), Reamstown (7 mi), Reinholds (8 mi), Manheim (8 mi), Cornwall (9 mi), Newmanstown (9 mi), Swartzville (9 mi).
Further out from Clay, we also hear from construction sites and facilities near East Petersburg, Richland, Leola, Womelsdorf, Adamstown, Lebanon South, Fivepointville, Myerstown, Robesonia, Hebron, Avon, Terre Hill, Landisville, Lebanon, Wernersville. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Clay.
Frequently asked questions for Clay
Could a storm like Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4267-PA) affect meals in Clay?
It is in the records for Lancaster County (2016-01-22). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
How cold or hot does Clay get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 22.2°F January nights and 87°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Can you deliver a kitchen trailer to a town of 1,559 like Clay?
Yes. The nearest city of 100,000 or more in our data is Allentown, about 48 straight-line miles away. We confirm delivery time to Clay by phone.
Which trailers are used on a construction site in Clay?
Construction site and onsite construction crews in Clay use a mobile commercial kitchen trailer for hot meals, a shower trailer and restroom trailer for hygiene, and a laundry trailer and bunk bed sleeper trailers when crews stay on the job.
Rental facts for Clay
- 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 Clay
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Renovations and emergencies in Clay do not wait. These are the reasons Clay customers choose Mobile Kitchen 123 for a mobile commercial kitchen trailer.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Clay 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 Clay.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Clay 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 Clay 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.