Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, KCI can custom build any facility you would like. These custom-built facilities are for purchase only because they are built to your specific needs only. Please contact a KCI representative to discuss pricing and options.
A custom-built facility does take some time to complete and in the interim KCI has temporary units that can be rented until your custom-built facility is completed.

KCI can outsource a local decking company to install decks, steps, and ramps for a client that requests that KCI handle this portion of the project. Although, KCI would be a middle man for this transaction and it would be less cost for the client to hire a decking company or the general contactor on their project to install decks, steps, and ramps

KCI constructs and customizes all temporary facilities to the following codes:
2012 International Building Code
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code
2012 Fuel Gas Code
2011 National Electric Code

Yes, if you let KCI know in advanced that you would like to use your specific equipment, KCI will figure out if the necessary utilities are available in the unit for you to install your own equipment.

Typically, a temporary facility does not come equipped with small wares such as pots and pans and utensils. These items are brought over by the client.
If a client requests specific small equipment such as a meat slicer KCI will try to accommodate based on inventory stock. Most clients prefer to bring their own small wares and small equipment into the temporary facility during their project.

All of KCI units will require power to be brought to the facility. Typically, a production kitchen unit will also require a gas source for the cooking equipment. The gas type can be either Natural or Propane. The type of gas must be requested by the client in the beginning design phase of a project to avoid any change orders.
KCI does have a select few all electric units that do not require a gas source. Discuss your request with a KCI sales representative.

KCI provides many different types and size facilities. Each specific facility can require slightly different power requirements.
Typically, a single production kitchen unit will be equipped with a 120/208v 3ph 200Amp Main Breaker Panel.
Typically, a single dish washing unit will be equipped with a 120/208v 3ph 600Amp Main Breaker Panel.
Typically, a single preparation unit will be equipped with a 120/240v 1Ph 200Amp Main Breaker Panel.
Any multi-unit facilities will depend on the configuration of units and the power requirements will be specific to that facility.

Yes, all KCI temporary units are equipped with a wall mount HVAC with heating and cooling capabilities. Additionally, the production kitchen units are equipped with make up air with the option of being tempered for longer term projects or projects in extreme environments. This allows for the outside air that is being brought into the facility to be heated or cooled prior to dispensing through out the facility. Your cooks will certainly appreciate this.

KCI provides a minimum of an 8’ x 10’ walk-in coolers in all production facilities and a minimum of 8’ x 10’ freezer in all preparation units. If a client needs additional refrigeration KCI also provides stand alone cold storage units ranging in sizes such as 12’ x 12’, 12’ x 20’, 12’ x 40’ and even custom units constructed in pre-manufactured modular.
KCI cold storage units can be cooler only, freezer only, or even a combination of both cooler and freezer depending on your needs.

KCI provides commercial cooking and food service equipment in all units. The equipment is NSF or UL listed and meet the high capacity demand of commercial cooking.
KCI offers clients the opportunity to request types of equipment wanted for the temporary facility. If KCI has the equipment available for the requested time frame of the project, it can be included at no additional cost.
Some standard cooking equipment used in projects are; double stack convection ovens, 5 or 10 pan steamers, 30 or 40 gal steam kettles, 40 or 50lb fryers, 6 burner ranges, 36” – 72” griddles, 30 or 40 gal tilt skillets.
Other standard equipment includes; stainless steel prep tables, hand sinks, 3 compartment sinks, water heaters, tempered make up air units, fire suppression, HVAC’s.
If you have a specific equipment request please contact a KCI representative to ask for availability.

KCI does not offer food trucks as a rental/lease option. KCI has and can custom build a food truck for purchase only.

KCI units are constructed in semi-trailer units, pre-manufactured modular, or shipping containers.
Most of our units that are readily available are the semi-trailer units that are a standard 8’6” x 53’ trailers (450 sq. ft.) with a finished floor height of approximately 48” – 52” (standard dock height). Some of our multi-unit facilities are constructed with multiple semi-trailers that are set up together with walls removed to allow for an open floor plan. These facilities can range from 900 sq. ft. to 9,000 sq. ft.
Pre-manufactured modular facilities are constructed with a combination of 12’ x 60’ modular units that roughly have a finished floor height of 22”. These facilities can range from 720 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. with unlimited configurations available.
For units that clients would like custom built to be purchased, KCI can construct in any type of unit or configuration requested. Past units have included shipping containers, box trucks, refrigerated containers, in addition to the semi-trailer or pre-manufactured modular.

KCI offers facilities of all kinds to meet your temporary food service operations. KCI’s standard inventory of units include:
• Production Kitchens
o Includes exhaust hood system, commercial cooking equipment, preparation tables, 3 Compartment sink, hand sinks, Walk-In Cooler
• Dishwashing Units
o Includes Flight-Type dish machine or Rack-Type dish machine, hand sinks, pot wash sink
• Preparation Units
o Includes preparation tables, Walk-In Freezer, prep sink, hand sinks, select units include door-type dish machine
• Cold Storage Units
o Cooler or Freezer units available as well as combination cooler/freezer units
• Dry Storage Units
o Open space to allow for client’s dry goods. Storage racks available upon request.
• Multi-Unit Facility
o A facility that includes production, dishwashing, preparation, cold storage and dry storage in a multi-unit open floor plan facility.
KCI can also procure units such as:
• Dining Facilities
o Provided as a vinyl open span structure or a modular facility. Equipment such as tables and chairs or serving equipment available upon request.
• Administration/Office facilities
• Bathroom Facilities
• Tray Production Units