About 4,280 feet up
Around 4,280 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
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Clifton, Arizona Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
County seat of Greenlee County, Clifton lies in a narrow canyon on the San Francisco River at about 3,875 feet. State officials treat the town and its neighboring mining community as one economic area tied to copper, and local students attend school in the neighboring district. US 191, the Arizona Eastern Railway and a county airport serve it.
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 Clifton site.
- County
- Greenlee County
- Elevation
- About 4,280 ft
- Typical January low
- 31°F
- Typical July high
- 99°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 Clifton
Mild winters, lows near 31°F
January lows near 31°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 99°F
Summer heat near 99°F is the stress test for cold storage and kitchen ventilation. If a cooler stops cooling, call right away: the temperature climbs quickly and we can start planning a replacement during the call.
Delivery from Phoenix
Clifton is roughly 165 miles from Phoenix, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Clifton
After a canyon flood
The October 1983 flood on the San Francisco River was the largest in the town's history, per a USGS report, and flood gates have stood since 1994. Responders, crews and displaced residents after a high-water event need hot meals, and kitchens damaged by floodwater may be out of service for weeks.
Mining-area workforce demand
Clifton and its neighbor operate as a single economic area built on copper, and labor actions such as the 1983 strike have shaped the town. Contractor crews working on shutdowns or expansions in a mining district often need temporary dining, showers and sleeper units close to the job.
County seat operations
As the Greenlee County seat, Clifton hosts county government and emergency functions. During a weather event or facility repair, a county building or responder group may need a field kitchen or refrigeration, particularly where hot summers and cold nights stress aging equipment.
- Flood recovery responder and resident meals
- Mining contractor crew dining and showers
- County facility temporary refrigeration
Delivery from our Phoenix warehouse to Clifton
We keep equipment in Phoenix, the Arizona capital, and plan every delivery from there. Clifton is about 165 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 Clifton
US 191 serves the town, and State Route 75 links it to the US 70 corridor. The town fills a narrow canyon on the San Francisco River, so space is tight. Confirm access, turning room and any high-water road closures with local officials before a 24 to 40 foot trailer is sent.
From Clifton, Duncan is about 22 miles away, Virden about 29 miles, and Thatcher about 32 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The October 1983 flood was the biggest on record in Clifton, and most of the area's rain falls in the July to October monsoon. A flash flood can cut road access and power, and 24/7 emergency deployment can bring food service where kitchens are out.
Kitchen trailers available for Clifton
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 Clifton
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Pima, Reserve, and Lordsburg face the same choice when a dish room or walk-in cooler goes down.
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 Clifton 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 Clifton mobile kitchen rentals in Clifton 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 Clifton
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 be placed in the river canyon?
The town lies along the San Francisco River and has a documented flood history. Ask town officials and the county about floodplain placement before choosing a spot, and favor higher ground with solid footing and a clear exit route.
What permits are needed for a relief kitchen after a flood?
Emergency and temporary food service rules are handled through the county health department. In a declared emergency there may be streamlined steps, so call the department and local emergency management before serving the public.
Do you take emergency calls for Clifton?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Clifton site is, and we check availability from our Phoenix 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.