About 4,360 feet up
Alturas is at moderate altitude, about 4,360 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Alturas, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Alturas is the Modoc County seat, where US 395 and SR 299 meet in the state's northeast corner. Government is the largest employer: the town hosts the Modoc National Forest headquarters, a Bureau of Land Management field office and the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge office. Ranches around it raise beef, sheep, potatoes and alfalfa, and the Modoc Joint Unified School District is based here.
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 Alturas site.
- County
- Modoc County
- Elevation
- About 4,360 ft
- Typical January low
- 28°F
- Typical July high
- 94°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 Alturas
Mild winters, lows near 28°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 28°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
July highs near 94°F
Alturas's July highs average about 94°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Sacramento
About 205 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento warehouse. That is a regional delivery: we confirm the road route, any seasonal limits, and the timing when we quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Alturas
Agency trainings and field crews
With national forest, BLM and refuge offices all headquartered in town, trainings, seasonal field projects and interagency meetings can bring in more people than local restaurants plan for. A mobile kitchen lets organizers feed a multi-day gathering on site without overloading a few dining rooms.
School kitchen out of service
The school district is headquartered here and serves the surrounding valley. When a cafeteria kitchen is closed for repairs or an equipment replacement, a trailer with a cooking line and sinks can keep hot meals going while the permanent kitchen is out of service.
Cooler failure in a hard freeze
Freezing temperatures have been recorded in every month, and the record low is minus 34°F. Compressors and power can fail in that cold, so a walk-in cooler or freezer at a kitchen or care facility may go down. A temporary refrigeration trailer protects stock while repairs are made.
- Meals for agency trainings and field crews
- Temporary school kitchen during remodels
- Emergency refrigeration during subzero cold snaps
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Alturas
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Alturas is about 205 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 Alturas
From Sacramento, trailers would typically head north on I-5 and turn east on SR 299, which meets US 395 in Alturas. The region gets heavy winter snow, and storms can make Cedar Pass on US 395 very difficult. Check Caltrans conditions before dispatch and plan for snow and ice.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Alturas has recorded freezing temperatures in every month and a record low of minus 34°F, and its snowiest season reached 85.5 inches. Severe cold or storms that cut power or close roads can leave kitchens and coolers down; 24/7 emergency deployment covers that gap.
Kitchen trailers available for Alturas
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 Alturas
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 Alturas mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Alturas mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Alturas 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 Alturas
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
How should a trailer be prepared for an Alturas winter?
Winters are cold enough to drop far below zero, and snow falls most seasons, so ask about freeze protection for water lines, heated hoses and a dependable power or fuel supply before the trailer arrives. Exposed plumbing is the usual weak point in a hard freeze.
Who approves a temporary kitchen in Modoc County?
Temporary food facilities are generally reviewed by the local environmental health authority, which is usually part of the county health department. Contact the county before delivery to ask what plans, inspections or event permits apply to your use and location.
How fast can a trailer get to Alturas if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Sacramento warehouse, and the delivery time to Alturas 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.