Low elevation, about 2,410 feet
Colfax 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.
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Colfax, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Colfax sits at the junction of Interstate 80 and SR 174 as the interstate begins its climb into the Sierra Nevada. It started as Camp 20 on the transcontinental railroad, and Amtrak's California Zephyr still stops daily at the restored 1905 depot, which houses the museum and chamber of commerce. Winters are cool and wet, and snow falls some years.
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 Colfax site.
- County
- Placer County
- Elevation
- About 2,410 ft
- Typical January low
- 35°F
- Typical July high
- 95°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 Colfax
Mild winters, lows near 35°F
January lows near 35°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 95°F
Summer heat near 95°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.
Close to our Sacramento warehouse
Colfax is only about 45 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Colfax
Interstate and rail stoppages
I-80 and the main rail line both run through town as they climb into the mountains. When winter storms close the interstate or delay trains, travelers and crews can be stranded, and a mobile kitchen lets a host site serve hot meals to many people quickly.
Wildfire displacement
The 2015 Lowell Fire burned thousands of acres nearby. In August 2021 the River Fire destroyed 142 structures and forced more than 7,000 people to evacuate, with mandatory orders for the entire town. Evacuees, responders and support crews need meals, and a trailer can be staged outside the fire zone.
High school kitchen downtime
Colfax High School serves a wide surrounding area. When a school kitchen is shut for repairs, a trailer with a cooking line and sinks lets the district keep serving hot lunches, instead of shifting students to cold meals during a long repair.
- Stranded-traveler and crew meals during I-80 storms
- Evacuation feeding during wildfire events
- School lunch coverage during kitchen repairs
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Colfax
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Colfax 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 Colfax
Colfax is directly east of Sacramento on Interstate 80, which begins its climb into the Sierra here, and SR 174 meets the interstate in town. Winter storms can bring snow and chain controls, so check Caltrans before dispatch and confirm access to the staging site.
From Colfax, Nevada City is about 12 miles away, Loomis about 24 miles, and Wheatland about 24 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
In December 2021 severe snowstorms led to a state of emergency, with more than 575,000 Northern California customers losing power at some point. The August 2021 River Fire led to mandatory orders for the whole town. 24/7 emergency deployment supports kitchens and coolers.
Kitchen trailers available for Colfax
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 Colfax
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Live Oak, Plymouth, and Gridley 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 Colfax 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 Colfax mobile kitchen rentals in Colfax 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 Colfax
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
How do snow and chain controls affect delivery?
I-80 over the Sierra can have chain controls or closures during storms. Check Caltrans before dispatch, allow for delays, and make sure the drop site has cleared, level ground. Ask about freeze protection for water lines on any trailer.
Is fire season a concern for booking?
The city is considered at high risk of wildfire, so ask about propane storage, generator fueling and clearance around equipment, and check with the local fire authority and Placer County environmental health about restrictions during red-flag conditions.
Do you take emergency calls for Colfax?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Colfax site is, and we check availability from our Sacramento 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.