Low elevation, about 60 feet
Nome is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Nome, Alaska Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Gold discovered in 1898 turned Nome into Alaska's largest settlement within two years, and incorporation followed in 1901. Offshore dredging keeps a mining fleet working off the coast, and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race finishes under the burled arch in March. Norton Sound Regional Hospital and the Nome Public Schools anchor daily life.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Nome site.
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- Typical January low
- 0°F
- Typical July high
- 56°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Nome
January lows near 0°F
Deep winter cold is the main planning item. Water lines, grease traps, and hand sinks can freeze overnight, so we plan heated, insulated connections and a propane or electric heat source, and we ask about heat tape and a covered hookup on site.
Cool summers, highs near 56°F
With July highs around 56°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Juneau
Equipment for Nome ships from our Juneau warehouse, and the best transport mode depends on the season and the load. We plan the route, the size and weight limits, and local handling with you before anything moves.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Nome
Iditarod finish week
The race ends under the burled arch each March, and the Widow's Lamp stays lit there until the last musher finishes. Staff, volunteers, press, and fans fill the town. An event operator can add a kitchen and dishwashing trailer to handle those crowds.
Summer mining fleet and cruise calls
The Small Boat Harbor hosts a large offshore mining fleet that sometimes exceeds capacity, and the seaport receives cruise ships. Crews and visitors raise meal counts through the open-water months, when a temporary kitchen can supplement the restaurants and caterers already working in town.
Care facility cooler failures
Nome has an acute-care hospital, a long-term care facility, and a school district. These institutions rely on large kitchens and coolers. With freight arriving by barge in summer and by air otherwise, a refrigeration trailer is a practical stopgap when equipment fails.
- Iditarod finish week crowd and volunteer meals
- Offshore mining season crew catering
- Emergency cooler for hospital and school kitchens
Delivery from our Juneau warehouse to Nome
We keep equipment in Juneau, the Alaska capital, and plan every delivery from there. Nome is about 1,095 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Nome
Nome has no road link to the rest of Alaska, though about 230 miles of gravel roads reach nearby communities. Equipment arrives by barge in summer, with roughly 10 to 12 cargo barges a season, or by air. Juneau is also off the road system, so confirm timing.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Violent Bering Sea storms struck in 1900, 1913, 1945, and 1974, and winter lows have reached minus 54°F. When storms, cold, or equipment failure knock out kitchens or coolers, our 24/7 emergency deployment is meant to help.
Kitchen trailers available for Nome
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms price, term, and delivery.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Nome
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Nome mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Nome mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Nome around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Nome
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
When can a trailer arrive by barge?
Barges deliver in the summer open-water season, with about 10 to 12 cargo barges and 8 to 10 fuel barges or tankers scheduled each season. For other times of year, air freight is the main option. Call us early to talk through your timing.
Who do I ask about permits in Nome?
Nome is in the Unorganized Borough, so there is no county health department. Check permit and plan-review requirements with the state food safety program and the City of Nome, especially for an event, before you commit to a date.
How fast can a trailer get to Nome if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Juneau warehouse, and the delivery time to Nome depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.