Lafayette Emergency Cold Storage, Portable Refrigeration Trailer and Walk-In Cooler for Lease or Rent
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in Lafayette Parish that need temporary cold storage during renovations, equipment failures, storms, and peak demand. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailers can be added when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
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- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for Lafayette.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Lafayette Parish needs.
12ft Refrigerated Trailer
A compact refrigerated trailer option for reviewing temporary ingredient or product storage where a smaller placement footprint is a priority. Confirm the required operating temperature and refrigeration package.
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer
A 20ft refrigerated trailer for temporary stock storage, with separate temperature configurations to match the food or goods being held.
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20ft Refrigerated Container
A container-format cold-storage option for projects comparing the placement, handling, and access of a refrigerated container with a trailer-based storage facility.
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24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact cooking trailer with a convection oven, griddle, six-burner range, sinks, and reach-in cold storage for restaurant renovations and temporary meal service.
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38ft Mobile Kitchen
A 38ft mobile commercial kitchen trailer with a fryer, convection oven, griddle/oven, six-burner range/oven, sinks, and reach-in refrigeration and freezer storage.
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Low-temperature push-through dishwashing trailers in 22ft, 24ft, and 26ft configurations, with a soil tray, scraping table, three-compartment sink, and handwashing sink.
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Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Lafayette project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
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| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
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| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | Starting at $1,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $2,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
LA 94: Bridge Replacement And Drainage Work in Lafayette Parish
A construction notice dated June 6, 2025 focused on LA 94 in Lafayette Parish. The announced scope covered bridge replacement and drainage work. The published scope also covered drainage work, grading and asphalt work. The notice put the project value at $6.9M. Transporting refrigerated containers through the area would require a route compatible with the announced traffic arrangements.
The published completion target was 2026, subject to the project schedule.
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Festival International Marks Forty Years with Five Days in Downtown Lafayette
Festival International de Louisiane marked its fortieth anniversary with a five-day program in downtown Lafayette from April 22–26, 2026. The organizer's anniversary announcement paired international music with handcrafted artwork and a broad food selection, keeping general admission free.
The food lineup was part of the international theme, bringing Asian, Cajun and Greek cooking into the same festival setting. Cold storage for perishable ingredients sits behind that variety, long before a plate reaches the audience. Organizers also encouraged visitors to support the event through merchandise and on-site beverage purchases, helping sustain a celebration built around Lafayette's connections with the wider world.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Lafayette. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
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| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,295 | Starting at $1,595 | Starting at $1,895 | Starting at $1,995 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,495 | Starting at $1,695 | Starting at $1,995 | Starting at $1,895 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,995 | Starting at $2,995 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,995 | Starting at $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
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| 24ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 28ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $8,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 40ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $9,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
Lightning Near Youngsville on June 28, 2019
NOAA documented a lightning incident about 2.78 miles northwest of Youngsville on June 28, 2019, in Lafayette Parish. The archived observation reads, “Lightning struck a home on Soulanges Road in Lafayette.” For a kitchen affected by a service interruption, portable cold storage would be one consideration before normal operations resumed.
Louisiana Cattle Festival Announces an October 2027 Weekend in Abbeville
The Louisiana Cattle Festival announced October 1–3, 2027 for its 77th edition in Abbeville. For Maurice and the wider Vermilion Parish community, the event links cattle-industry displays and demonstrations with a parade, music and Cajun cooking.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Lafayette on June 5, 2018
The Lafayette area saw strong thunderstorm winds on June 5, 2018, according to the storm report for Lafayette Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “A video of brief gustnado near Cameron Street and Ambassado Caffery Parkway was viewed through social media.” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $2,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.
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Flooding Near Lafayette on June 12, 2012
A June 12, 2012 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes flooding about 2.02 miles southwest of Lafayette, in Lafayette Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Multiple reports of flooding along Ambassador Caffery Parkway, College Road, Bertand Drive, and Doucett Road in Lafayette.” For businesses receiving chilled goods, maintaining access to cold storage would be one of the practical questions as conditions changed.
NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $1,000. The observation was supplied by a broadcast-media report.
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Tornado Near Breaux Bridge on January 10, 2013
NOAA documented a tornado about 0.35 miles south of Breaux Bridge on January 10, 2013, in St. Martin Parish. The local account states, “A tornado touched down on the south side of Breaux Bridge near Molbert Lane.” For a kitchen affected by a service interruption, portable cold storage would be one consideration before normal operations resumed.
Tornado Near Duson on January 25, 2012
A January 25, 2012 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes a tornado about 2.3 miles east of Duson, in Lafayette Parish. The archived observation reads, “A smal tornado touched down in the 100 block of La Rue Rhiems, where a mobile home lost most of its roof.” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
Access Update for I-49 in Lafayette Parish
Access at I-49 in Lafayette Parish was the focus of DOTD’s February 15, 2025 reopening update. The work described in the project record involved road work. For businesses receiving refrigerated containers, the condition of the delivery approach remains part of the transport plan.
The notice located the work between the University Avenue Interchange and through the I-49 interchange.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Brings Its Music and Food Traditions Back to Girard Park
Girard Park was again the center of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in October 2026, with Cajun and Creole music presented close to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. University coverage described a four-day cultural celebration and the addition of Scène '76, a stage reflecting musical influences heard by Acadian and Creole communities.
Food and craft traditions accompanied the performances, with perishable festival ingredients requiring cold storage as vendors prepared for successive days of service. The event also joined the Smithsonian's Festival of Festivals initiative, connecting the local celebration with a wider national program during the country's 250th anniversary.
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Flash Flooding Near Cankton on January 9, 2013
On January 9, 2013, flash flooding generated a local storm report about 4.87 miles east-southeast of Cankton, in St. Landry Parish. The local account states, “Heavy rain from training thunderstorms fell on saturated ground causing flash flooding across mainly the western half of Saint Landry Parish.” A commercial kitchen awaiting mobile refrigerated trailers would need an accessible delivery point beyond any blocked or flooded approach.
Tornado Near Parks on January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021 brought a tornado to St. Martin Parish, with a report logged about 1.8 miles northeast of Parks. The damage account notes, “A tornado touched down near the intersection of Nursery Highway and Grand Bois Road.” Where utility damage interrupts refrigeration, emergency refrigerated trailers can become part of a business’s recovery arrangements.
Plan around the Lafayette address.
A project in Lafayette starts with the same practical questions: which functions need to remain available, how the trailer can reach its placement, and how utilities will connect.
- Share the site and storage needs
Send the address, start date, expected rental length, what needs to stay cold, its holding temperature, and the approximate quantity.
- Review the unit and site requirements
We match a refrigerated trailer or container to the product and space, then review power, placement, access, and any mobile kitchen or dishwashing support.
- Confirm the quote and delivery plan
Availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup are confirmed in your quote before the unit is scheduled.
Construction Plans for US 90 in Lafayette Parish
DOTD outlined road widening and road work at US 90 in Lafayette Parish in a notice dated February 21, 2024. The notice put the project value at $136 million. The access changes would also matter to refrigerated trailers carrying chilled goods through the area.
The notice placed the site approximately 0.4 miles south of Ambassador Caffery and then shifted back onto U. The published completion target was spring 2026, subject to the project schedule. The notice scheduled the start for February 22, 2024.
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Thunderstorm Winds Near Lafayette on May 13, 2024
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.38 miles south of Lafayette on May 13, 2024 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. The damage account notes, “An 80 mph wind gust was recorded on a personal weather station near South College and Bendel Road.” If a food business lost access to its normal refrigeration, refrigerated trailers could provide space for stock during recovery.
The entry lists a measured gust of 70 knots, or roughly 81 mph. No injuries were listed in this particular event record.
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Flash Flooding Near Lafayette on December 1, 2023
On December 1, 2023, flash flooding generated a local storm report about 2.26 miles southwest of Lafayette, in Lafayette Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Significant street flooding occurred along Ambassador Caffery Parkway with one vehicle stalled.” Any refrigerated trailers approaching an impassable stretch would need a different delivery route.
NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $5,000. The observation was supplied by a broadcast-media report.
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I-10: Drainage Work in Lafayette Parish
A construction notice dated May 20, 2021 focused on I-10 in Lafayette Parish. The announced scope covered drainage work. The published scope also covered drainage work, grading and concrete construction. The notice put the project value at $14 million. Businesses arranging portable cold storage would need to coordinate equipment deliveries around the announced road work.
The published limits ran from the Jeff Davis/Acadia parish line to the I-49 overpass in Lafayette Parish. The announced start was June 15, 2021. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was winter 2022, subject to the project schedule.
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Flash Flooding Near Scott on November 1, 2017
A severe-weather report was logged about 0.6 miles east-northeast of Scott on November 1, 2017 after flash flooding affected the area. The damage account notes, “Multiple reports and photographs were received indicating flooding around the city of Lafayette.” Refrigerated trailers carrying food into the area would have to follow any closures affecting their planned route.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Broussard on November 5, 2012
A severe-weather report was logged in the Broussard area on November 5, 2012 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. NOAA’s event narrative records, “The Lafayette Sheriffs Office reported numeorus trees and signs blown down around Brousard from a a passing severe storm.” For a business arranging portable refrigerated trailers, road access would remain part of the delivery plan during the disruption.
Tornado Near Carencro on April 14, 2018
On April 14, 2018, a tornado generated a local storm report about 1.79 miles north of Carencro, in Lafayette Parish. The damage account notes, “This tornado touched down between University Ave. and |Patin Rd, damaging several homes before topling a large advertising |billboard and crossing I-49.” For food operators, any accompanying loss of electricity would bring cold storage into the recovery plan.
Lafayette refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Lafayette?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer. Every trailer and container has starting prices listed by rental length, from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, and the complete rental term are confirmed in your quote.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to Lafayette?
Share your Lafayette address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions. The team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule in the quote; this page does not publish a fixed arrival time.
Should I choose a refrigerated trailer or a container?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and the rental team can review both for your site.
Can a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer be added?
Yes. A mobile kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing. Configuration, connections, sanitation requirements, and availability are confirmed for the project.
What should I prepare for my Lafayette Parish site?
Bring the address, placement plan, delivery access details, available power, the goods and holding temperature, dates, and a site contact. Confirm any applicable permit and approval requirements before dispatch.
Keep Lafayette cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Louisiana project.