- Type
- City
- County
- Allen County
- Population
- 269,994 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Indiana
Recorded weather events near Fort Wayne
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 13 events within 3 miles of Fort Wayne since 2015: 11 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning and 1 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (52 kt gust) | Jul 5, 2022 | $50,000 property damage |
Equipment fit: storms that cut power or close a kitchen are when a mobile kitchen, dishwashing trailer or refrigerated trailer keeps food service running. This is context, not a record of our work.
Allen County disaster declarations
Fort Wayne is in Allen County. FEMA designated Allen County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4704), declared April 15, 2023. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Fort Wayne
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Fort Wayne.
Hospitals
- Lutheran Hospital of Indiana: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Parkview Regional Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- St Joseph Health System, LLC: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Dupont Hospital LLC: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Orthopaedic Hospital at Parkview North: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- the Orthopaedic Hospital of Lutheran Health Networ: acute care hospital.
- Park Center, Inc: psychiatric hospital.
- Maple Heights Behavioral Health: psychiatric hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (2,746 certified beds in total)
- Heritage Park: 180 certified beds
- Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation: 63 certified beds
- Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center: 82 certified beds
- Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 99 certified beds
- Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne: 118 certified beds
- Life Care Center of Fort Wayne: 115 certified beds
- Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the: 77 certified beds
- Majestic Care of West Allen: 96 certified beds
- Saint Anne Home: 166 certified beds
- Majestic Care of Fort Wayne: 70 certified beds
- Byron Health Center: 120 certified beds
- Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe: 135 certified beds
- Towne House Retirement Community: 32 certified beds
- Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne: 137 certified beds
- University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare: 104 certified beds
- Fort Wayne Health Campus: 120 certified beds
- Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center: 64 certified beds
- Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 142 certified beds
- Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation: 90 certified beds
- Golden Years Homestead: 111 certified beds
- Coventry Meadows: 150 certified beds
- Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center: 139 certified beds
- Lutheran Life Villages: 84 certified beds
- Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center: 100 certified beds
- Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center: 84 certified beds
- Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne: 68 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Fort Wayne
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Fort Wayne in the federal college directory.
- Concordia Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
- Purdue University Fort Wayne: public.
- Indiana Institute of Technology: private nonprofit.
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne: private nonprofit.
- Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne: private for-profit.
- Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Fort Wayne
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Fort Wayne is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Fort Wayne
The 8 closest Indiana municipalities to Fort Wayne, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | city | 15,974 | 6.7 mi E |
| Huntertown | town | 11,316 | 9.0 mi N |
| Leo-Cedarville | town | 3,720 | 11 mi NE |
| Grabill | town | 1,144 | 12 mi NE |
| Churubusco | town | 1,866 | 13 mi NW |
| Zanesville | town | 588 | 14 mi SW |
| Ossian | town | 3,382 | 15 mi S |
| Roanoke | town | 1,784 | 15 mi SW |
All Indiana municipalities and the Allen County disaster record above.
Fort Wayne rental questions
Where do the facts on this Fort Wayne page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Fort Wayne institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Fort Wayne cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Fort Wayne?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.