Low elevation, about 50 feet
At roughly 50 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
Ferndale, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Ferndale's Victorian storefronts and homes, many from the 1880s, earned the whole town status as a California Historical Landmark. Dairy wealth built the so-called Butterfat Palaces, and the Humboldt County Fair has run here each August since 1896. SR 211 links Ferndale to US 101 across Fernbridge, which opened in 1911.
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 Ferndale site.
- County
- Humboldt County
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- Typical January low
- 43°F
- Typical July high
- 65°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 Ferndale
Mild winters, lows near 43°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 43°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
Cool summers, highs near 65°F
Summer highs near 65°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Sacramento
About 200 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 Ferndale
County fair season
The Humboldt County Fair has been held at the fairgrounds on the edge of town each August since 1896. Vendors, nonprofit groups and caterers working fair week can use extra cooking, dishwashing and cooler capacity without overloading the downtown restaurants.
Main Street festival days
The Kinetic Sculpture Race finishes on Main Street each May, and a Foggy Bottom Milk Run in March, a Christmas tree lighting and a Lighted Tractor Parade in December draw crowds. Event caterers can stage a trailer kitchen close by on busy days.
After an earthquake
A magnitude 6.4 quake on December 20, 2022 caused storefront damage in Ferndale and closed the river bridge, and the 1992 quakes damaged about 80 percent of downtown buildings. Restaurants, schools and care kitchens that lose power or stock can use a refrigeration or kitchen trailer.
- County fair week food service capacity
- Festival day catering on Main Street
- Post-earthquake kitchen and refrigeration backup
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Ferndale
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Ferndale is about 200 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 Ferndale
SR 211 is Ferndale's main road to US 101, crossing the Eel River on Fernbridge, which was closed temporarily after the 2022 earthquake. We have not verified a full route from Sacramento. Expect long mountain highway miles, check Caltrans for closures, and confirm staging on Main Street with the city.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Ferndale has been shaken by repeated strong earthquakes: the 1992 Cape Mendocino sequence started during a parade, and a magnitude 6.4 quake in December 2022 closed Fernbridge. 24/7 emergency deployment supports kitchens, coolers and feeding after quakes and outages.
Kitchen trailers available for Ferndale
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| 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 Ferndale
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 Ferndale mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Ferndale mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale
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
Can a trailer be set up at the county fair?
The fair has its own management and rules, so contact them about vendor space, utilities and dates. Ask the Humboldt County environmental health office about temporary food facility permits for the fair week.
What if the river bridge closes?
Fernbridge on SR 211 has closed after earthquakes. Ask about alternate routes with Caltrans before dispatch, allow for delays, and agree on a backup staging point with the site contact if the usual approach is closed.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Ferndale 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 Sacramento warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Ferndale 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.