Low elevation, about 280 feet
At roughly 280 feet there is no altitude adjustment for burners, ovens, or dish-machine water. Humidity and heat matter more, and we plan refrigeration and ventilation around them.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Tanana, Alaska Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Where the Tanana and Yukon rivers meet, a long-used trading ground became a permanent town when the Army founded Fort Gibbon in 1898 to oversee shipping and telegraph lines. The fort closed in 1923, and a regional hospital once served northern Alaska from here until 1982. Access today combines the airport, summer river traffic, and a winter ice road.
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 Tanana site.
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- Typical January low
- -9°F
- Typical July high
- 69°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 Tanana
January lows near -9°F
Average January nights here drop to about -9°F. For a winter rental we confirm insulated hoses, heat tracing, and a generator or shore-power plan that keeps the heaters running.
Cool summers, highs near 69°F
Summer highs near 69°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Juneau
Alaska is not one connected road network, and much of it is reached by ferry, barge, or air freight. Whether Tanana can take a trailer by road or needs another route is confirmed when we quote, so give us your dates early.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Tanana
Extreme cold
Tanana has recorded minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual snowfall averages around 50 inches. A boiler or kitchen failure in that cold can threaten stored food and pipes quickly, and a mobile kitchen and refrigeration trailer can bridge the gap during repairs.
Barge-season projects
Summer barge service reaches Tanana on the Yukon with heavy goods, fuel, and vehicles. Construction and utility crews arriving on that schedule need meals, showers, and beds, and kitchen, shower, and sleeper trailers can cover a work season on site.
Rerouted Iditarod years
Tanana is not on the standard Iditarod routes, but the race has passed through in rerouted years, including 2015, 2017, and 2025. Race staff, volunteers, and visitors in those years may need a temporary kitchen for hot meals and dishwashing.
- Winter kitchen backup during extreme cold
- Barge-season construction crew camp
- Event meals when race reroutes arrive
Delivery from our Juneau warehouse to Tanana
We keep equipment in Juneau, the Alaska capital, and plan every delivery from there. Tanana is about 745 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 Tanana
Tanana has an airport about a mile from the center and summer barge service on the river. A one-lane dirt road from the Elliott Highway ends at the river about six miles upstream, and an ice road is built when the river freezes. Confirm trailer length and weight limits first.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Tanana has recorded minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit, and a single regular air carrier serves the airport. A freezer or kitchen failure in deep cold is hard to patch locally. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is available, with movement planned around river, road, and weather conditions.
Kitchen trailers available for Tanana
Nine mobile kitchen layouts, 24 ft to 40 ft. Pick by how many meals you serve and what you cook, then confirm power: most models run on 220V single-phase service. Prices are monthly starting rates; your quote confirms the final 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 Tanana
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. 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
When a kitchen closes for a renovation, a repair, or an emergency, the people it feeds still need to eat. Reliable Tanana mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Tanana mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Tanana, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
Call (888) 385-5513 any hour. A broken cooler or a closed kitchen does not wait for business hours.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Equipment built to handle a full day of service, from the cooking line to the dish room and cold storage.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Tanana
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trailer travel the road to Tanana?
The road is a one-lane dirt road that ends at the river upstream of town, with an ice road built in winter. Long, wide, or heavy units may not be suitable. Check limits and seasonal conditions with the road owner.
How do I prepare a trailer kitchen for extreme winter cold?
Ask us about heating and freeze protection for water lines, and plan fuel and power for sustained low temperatures. Confirm with the health authority what winter operation requires before you serve food.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Tanana in an emergency?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency deployment starts with a phone call to (888) 385-5513. Equipment ships from our Juneau warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Tanana when we quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
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.