Lake Charles Emergency Cold Storage, Walk-In Cooler and Refrigeration Trailer for Lease
When walk-in space is full, down, or being rebuilt, Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities coordinates temporary refrigerated storage for the city of Lake Charles and the rest of Calcasieu Parish. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, seafood and agricultural operations, and industrial sites, our team is available at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers are available as supporting facilities.
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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 Lake Charles.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Calcasieu 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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Tornado Near De Quincy on December 20, 2011
December 20, 2011 brought a tornado to Calcasieu Parish, with a report logged about 0.7 miles west of De Quincy. The local account states, “Damage from the tornado stretched from a quarter of a mile SW of the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital to half a mile…” If regular storage lost power, a business arranging refrigerated containers would also need a dependable electrical supply.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Vinton on May 13, 2024
On May 13, 2024, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report about 0.77 miles north of Vinton, in Calcasieu Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Numerous trees down along Highway 109 between Vinton and Starks.” For food operators, any accompanying loss of electricity would bring cold storage into the recovery plan.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Roanoke on March 25, 2010
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.54 miles west-northwest of Roanoke on March 25, 2010 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. The archived observation reads, “Two trees were blown down on Hoke Road just north of Highway 90 between Roanoke and Welsh.” If a food business lost access to its normal refrigeration, refrigerated trailers could provide space for stock during recovery.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Lake Charles project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Lake Charles on May 30, 2010
A May 30, 2010 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes strong thunderstorm winds about 3.01 miles south-southwest of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “The worst damage was in and near the McNeese campus, where several trees and power poles were blown down.” Damage to the electrical network can quickly make cold storage a priority for grocery stores and commercial kitchens.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 52 knots, or roughly 60 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $25,000.
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Construction Plans for LA 385 in Calcasieu Parish
DOTD outlined turn-lane improvements at LA 385 in Calcasieu Parish in a notice dated October 16, 2020. The published scope also covered concrete construction. The notice put the project value at $150,000. Any delivery of refrigeration trailers through the affected area would need to follow the project’s access restrictions.
The announced start was October 19, 2020. The notice included lane closures during the work.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Lake Charles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Reeves on May 2, 2025
The Reeves area saw strong thunderstorm winds on May 2, 2025, according to the storm report for Allen Parish. The archived observation reads, “A tree was blown down onto Topsy Bel Road Bridge south of Camp Pearl Road.” For businesses receiving chilled goods, maintaining access to cold storage would be one of the practical questions as conditions changed.
Tornado Near Kinder on March 29, 2018
A March 29, 2018 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes a tornado about 4.68 miles north of Kinder, in Allen Parish. The archived observation reads, “A few campers and small mobile homes were damaged with one being flipped on Panther Drive.” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
Tornado Near Lake Arthur on June 6, 2019
On June 6, 2019, a tornado generated a local storm report about 0.95 miles west-northwest of Lake Arthur, in Jefferson Davis Parish. The damage account notes, “The tornado began south of Highway 14 near farm equipment and multiple homes.” Interrupted deliveries can reach beyond the road itself, changing when fresh stock arrives at a business’s cold storage.
This Is Home Fest Returns to the Lakefront with Music and Food Vendors
This Is Home Fest's April 18, 2026 program brought ten bands to the Lake Charles lakefront, beginning at noon and continuing into the evening. The festival developed in 2021 after the area's succession of natural disasters, giving Southwest Louisiana a community gathering centered on its own culture.
The advertised program included local food trucks, culinary vendors and artists selling handmade work. That long service window puts cold storage alongside food preparation in vendors' daily planning. A children's area was scheduled from 2–6 p.m., while an afterparty at Panorama Music House extended the day's entertainment beyond the main lakefront stages.
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Louisiana Food and Wine Festival Puts Regional Cooking at the Center of a March Weekend
Lake Charles hosted the Louisiana Food and Wine Festival's advertised March 12–15, 2026 program, combining tasting events, learning experiences and a closing jazz brunch. Visit Lake Charles served as host, with SOWELA identified as the festival's official charity partner.
The event's culinary focus ranged from barbecue to Louisiana seafood, alongside beverage specialists, musicians and artisans. Keeping seafood and other perishable ingredients in cold storage is part of preparing for a tasting program that spans several days. The festival connected those practical food-service demands with a larger celebration of Southwest Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cooking traditions and the South's changing food culture.
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Tornado Near Lake Charles on April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 brought a tornado to Calcasieu Parish, with a report logged about 3.42 miles south-southwest of Lake Charles. The damage account notes, “The tornado weakened as it crossed Brentwood lane before dissipating just east of Walton Street.” A prolonged interruption would leave food operators checking their stock and arranging portable cold storage where necessary.
The tornado was rated EF2. Its recorded path extended 1.05 miles, with a maximum width of 150 yards. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $500,000.
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I-10 Widening and US 165 Overpass Project Began in 2022
DOTD outlined bridge replacement and road widening at I-10 in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes in a notice dated November 15, 2022. The published scope also covered concrete construction. The notice put the project value at $75.7 million. The access changes would also matter to refrigerated trailers carrying chilled goods through the area.
The published completion target was fall 2024, subject to the project schedule. The notice located the work between Iowa and Lacassine.
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Plan around the Lake Charles address.
A project in Lake Charles 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Lake Charles on June 6, 2013
A June 6, 2013 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes strong thunderstorm winds about 2.07 miles south of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish. The local account states, “A storm survey found microburst damage with the axis just north of Interstate 210 in the south portion of Lake Charles.” For businesses unable to run their regular refrigeration, refrigerated trailers would offer another place to hold temperature-sensitive stock.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 78 knots, or roughly 90 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $15,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.
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Construction Plans for I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish
DOTD outlined bridge replacement and road work at I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish in a notice dated July 15, 2021. For food businesses expecting deliveries into cold storage, the construction schedule would be part of route planning.
The published limits ran from I-10 to Sulphur Avenue.
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Chamber Fest Planned a Full Community Day at Pinederosa Park
The West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce scheduled its sixth Chamber Fest for April 25, 2026, at Pinederosa Park in Westlake. The organizer’s event packet listed food trucks, vendor booths, a car show, entertainment and senior bingo. Vendors bringing chilled stock would need their cold storage arrangements ready for an outdoor park event.
Flash Flooding Near Sulphur on May 16, 2024
The Sulphur area saw flash flooding on May 16, 2024, according to the storm report for Calcasieu Parish. The damage account notes, “Water approached some homes in the Sulphur area with numerous streets flooded in Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and Lake Charles during the storm.” Food operators relying on that approach would need to coordinate arrivals at cold storage with whatever access remained available.
US 171: Pavement Marking Work And Road Work in Calcasieu Parish
A construction notice dated March 15, 2022 focused on US 171 in Calcasieu Parish. The announced scope covered pavement marking work and road work. The notice put the project value at $1.9 million. Delivery plans for refrigerated trailers would need to account for the announced work and any access restrictions.
The published limits ran from the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge to Kayouchee Coulee, east of the U. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was 2022, subject to the project schedule. The described work included lane markings.
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Flash Flooding Near Lake Charles on June 21, 2018
The Lake Charles area saw flash flooding on June 21, 2018, according to the storm report for Calcasieu Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Several inches of rain in a short period of time produced street flooding around the city, Numerous roads were flooded with…” Food operators relying on that approach would need to coordinate arrivals at cold storage with whatever access remained available.
NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $50,000. The observation was supplied by an emergency manager.
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Thunderstorm Winds Near Iowa on September 8, 2023
On September 8, 2023, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report about 0.6 miles east of Iowa, in Calcasieu Parish. The local account states, “A tree was blown down onto a home in the Iowa area.” For food operators, any accompanying loss of electricity would bring cold storage into the recovery plan.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Fenton on June 6, 2019
The Fenton area saw strong thunderstorm winds on June 6, 2019, according to the storm report for Jefferson Davis Parish. The damage account notes, “A roof was peeled off a shed and a tree branch was snapped.” If a food business lost access to its normal refrigeration, refrigerated trailers could provide space for stock during recovery.
Lake Charles refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles?
Share your Lake Charles 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 Calcasieu 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 Lake Charles 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.