Low elevation, about 1,260 feet
At roughly 1,260 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
Tenakee Springs, Alaska Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Tenakee Springs lies on the north side of Tenakee Inlet on northern Chichagof Island, roughly 10 miles from where the inlet meets Chatham Strait. A seaplane base and the Alaska Marine Highway provide access. The whole island lies within the Tongass National Forest and is described as having the highest brown bear density anywhere. The school building now supports homeschooling families.
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 Tenakee Springs site.
- County
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Elevation
- About 1,260 ft
- Typical January low
- 25°F
- Typical July high
- 63°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 Tenakee Springs
January lows near 25°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 25°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 63°F
Summer highs near 63°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 Tenakee Springs 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 Tenakee Springs
Forest and wilderness crews
The entire island lies within the Tongass, with a wilderness area along the west coast. Forest, trail, or research crews working in the area can need a base-camp kitchen, showers, and sleeper units set up near the community for a season.
Seaplane and ferry resupply
Seaplanes and day-boat ferry service are the access routes. When a walk-in cooler or dish machine fails, a supplier is not a short drive away, and a refrigeration or dishwashing trailer can cover the gap while replacement parts arrive by air or water.
Guided groups in bear country
Chichagof Island is described as having the highest bear density per square mile of anywhere on Earth. A lodge, guide outfit, or expedition hosting groups in that setting may need extra cooking, dishwashing, and cold storage capacity during busy stretches.
- Base-camp kitchen for forest and trail crews
- Cooler and dishwashing backup between resupplies
- Dining support for guided expedition groups
Delivery from our Juneau warehouse to Tenakee Springs
We keep equipment in Juneau, the Alaska capital, and plan every delivery from there. Tenakee Springs is about 45 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 Tenakee Springs
Tenakee Springs is served by a seaplane base and the Alaska Marine Highway, which runs year-round day-boat service among Southeast communities. No road link is verified, and the Juneau warehouse is itself reached only by water or air, so plan a marine freight leg and confirm dock and unloading.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Access to Tenakee Springs depends on seaplanes and day boats, so a failed kitchen or cooler cannot be replaced by a quick supply drive. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is available, with trailer movement coordinated around vessel schedules and weather.
Kitchen trailers available for Tenakee Springs
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 Tenakee Springs
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. 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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Tenakee Springs mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Tenakee Springs mobile kitchen rentals in Tenakee Springs so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
End-to-End Project Support
From picking the right trailer to utility hookups and pickup, one team stays on your job.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent by the week or the month, or lease for a longer project, and send the trailer back when you no longer need it.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement, utilities, and wastewater are reviewed with you ahead of delivery so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why clients trust us
We serve commercial and institutional kitchens: healthcare, education, government and military, hospitality, correctional facilities, and caterers. We stand behind what we can confirm: a person on the phone around the clock, delivery and setup coordination, and a quote that spells out terms before you commit.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Tenakee Springs
When a cooler warms up overnight, a flood closes the kitchen, or an inspector shuts down the dish room, call us and we begin planning the replacement on that call. It helps to have the unit's make, your available power, and the site address ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trailer travel by ferry?
Day-boat ferry service reaches Tenakee Springs, but a long trailer may not fit the vessel or dock. Ask the ferry operator or a marine freight company about size limits, ramps, and tide conditions before scheduling.
Do I need approval to set up in the Tongass?
Land status matters. Most of the island is national forest, so a camp on federal land may need a permit from the Forest Service. Confirm land ownership and the health authority's requirements before you plan a site.
Do you take emergency calls for Tenakee Springs?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Tenakee Springs site is, and we check availability from our Juneau warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. We confirm availability, delivery time, and terms with you before anything is reserved.
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.