Low elevation, about 30 feet
Wainwright 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
Wainwright, Alaska Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Wainwright sits on the Chukchi Sea, which is unfrozen only from early July to late September. Iñupiat have hunted and fished here for generations, including bowhead whaling. The Olgoonik Corporation, the village's Alaska Native corporation, formed in 1973, and the North Slope Borough runs a pre-K through 12 school. A Cold War radar station near town closed in 2008.
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 Wainwright site.
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- Typical January low
- -14°F
- Typical July high
- 54°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 Wainwright
January lows near -14°F
Average January nights here drop to about -14°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 54°F
With July highs around 54°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Juneau
Equipment for Wainwright 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 Wainwright
Short open-water season
The Chukchi Sea is unfrozen only from early July to late September, so marine work and barge deliveries are compressed. Crews working during that window on construction or utility projects need meals, showers, and beds from kitchen and sleeper trailers.
Whaling season feasts
Bowhead whaling is part of life here, and successful hunts in Iñupiat communities are marked with shared feasts. Community events can call for extra cooking, dishwashing, and cold storage capacity beyond what the regular kitchens in town can handle this season.
Cold extremes
Temperatures here range from about minus 56 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A kitchen or cooler failure at the school or another institution in extreme cold can threaten stored food, and a temporary kitchen or refrigeration trailer can bridge repairs while parts arrive.
- Summer open-water season crew camp
- Whaling feast serving and dishwashing support
- Winter backup kitchen and refrigeration
Delivery from our Juneau warehouse to Wainwright
We keep equipment in Juneau, the Alaska capital, and plan every delivery from there. Wainwright is about 1,125 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 Wainwright
Wainwright has an airport and sits on the Chukchi Sea, ice-free early July to late September, so barge delivery is limited to that window. No road connects it to other communities. Route details are not verified here, so confirm cargo aircraft and sealift schedules before planning.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Temperatures here range from about minus 56 degrees Fahrenheit upward, and the sea is open only a few months. A freezer or kitchen failure is hard to patch locally. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is available, with movement planned around flights and the sealift window.
Kitchen trailers available for Wainwright
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 Wainwright
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 Wainwright mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Wainwright mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Wainwright, 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 Wainwright
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
When can a trailer arrive by sea?
The Chukchi Sea is unfrozen from early July to late September, so barge delivery fits that window. Confirm sealift schedules and unloading arrangements with a carrier, and book space early because the open-water season is short.
Can a trailer be flown in?
Smaller units or components may fly in, but full-size trailers usually need a barge. Confirm dimensions and cargo aircraft capacity with a carrier, and check with local officials and the health authority about site and permit needs.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Wainwright 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 Wainwright 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.