Low elevation, about 100 feet
Fort Bragg 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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Fort Bragg, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
A former timber and fishing port on the Mendocino Coast, Fort Bragg turned toward tourism after the Georgia-Pacific mill closed in 2002. Glass Beach, the Skunk Train and Paul Bunyan Days over Labor Day weekend bring visitors. A 25-bed critical access hospital and the local schools add year-round institutional food-service needs.
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 Fort Bragg site.
- County
- Mendocino County
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- Typical January low
- 45°F
- Typical July high
- 59°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 Fort Bragg
Mild winters, lows near 45°F
January lows near 45°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
Cool summers, highs near 59°F
With July highs around 59°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Sacramento
Fort Bragg is roughly 135 miles from Sacramento, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Fort Bragg
Festival weekends
Paul Bunyan Days has run in Fort Bragg since 1939 and takes over Labor Day weekend. The World's Largest Salmon BBQ is held the first Saturday in July at Noyo Harbor, and the Whale Festival comes in March. Event operators and caterers may want extra cooking and dishwashing capacity for those weekends.
Storm and grid outages
Most rain falls from November to April, and storms take out power. A May 2023 outage hit more than 9,000 customers in Fort Bragg and sent students home early, and a November 2024 storm cut power to about 1,360 customers in town. A dark walk-in cooler can mean a restaurant or school kitchen losing stock.
Planned power shutoffs
In October 2019, PG&E's public safety power shutoffs covered Fort Bragg and the coast, and restoration was staged across the county. A multi-day planned outage can strain kitchens, care facilities and food businesses, which may need a refrigeration trailer and a generator-ready cooking line.
- Paul Bunyan Days and festival weekend catering
- Walk-in cooler backup during storm outages
- Dishwashing trailer for school or care kitchens
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Fort Bragg
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Fort Bragg is about 135 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 Fort Bragg
From the Sacramento warehouse, reaching the coast means crossing the Coast Range on State Route 20, which ends at State Route 1 in Fort Bragg. Caltrans publishes a truck network map, and long rigs on SR 20 should be checked against it. Winter storms and coastal fog can slow the drive.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Winter atmospheric rivers and downed trees have knocked out power along the coast, and 2019 safety shutoffs covered Fort Bragg. When a walk-in cooler goes dark, 24/7 emergency refrigeration deployment is meant to protect the food on hand.
Kitchen trailers available for Fort Bragg
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 Fort Bragg
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. 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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg mobile kitchen rentals in Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg
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
Who permits a mobile kitchen in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County Environmental Health issues food facility permits, and its forms separate mobile food facilities from temporary food booths. Moving from one to the other requires a new permit. The county has a Fort Bragg office, so call to ask what plan check a trailer needs.
Can a 40-foot trailer take Highway 20 to the coast?
Caltrans publishes truck network maps for District 1 showing which state routes allow which truck lengths, with kingpin advisories on some. Because SR 20 is winding Coast Range road, confirm before booking that a 24 to 40 foot trailer fits that map or whether another size makes sense.
Do you take emergency calls for Fort Bragg?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Fort Bragg 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.