About 5,030 feet up
Around 5,030 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Portola, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Portola is the only incorporated city in Plumas County, set at 4,860 feet along the Middle Fork of the Feather River on the Sierra's eastern slope. A Union Pacific crew-change point on the old Western Pacific route, it also holds the Western Pacific Railroad Museum, one of the larger railroad museums in North America, and a yearly Railroad Days.
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 Portola site.
- County
- Plumas County
- Elevation
- About 5,030 ft
- Typical January low
- 22°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Portola
January lows near 22°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 22°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 89°F
Portola's July highs average about 89°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 100 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 Portola
Railroad Days weekend
Portola celebrates its railroad heritage with a yearly Railroad Days, and the Western Pacific Railroad Museum lets visitors run a locomotive. Organizers and vendors serving crowds can add a kitchen trailer and dishwashing capacity beyond what local halls and booths provide.
Deep winter outages
Portola averages about 85.5 inches of snow a year, mostly December through March, and sees frost on about 200 mornings. Storms and cold can knock out power and break equipment. A heated kitchen trailer or refrigeration trailer can keep a school, lodge, or restaurant operating.
Wildfire evacuation support
The 2021 Dixie Fire burned 963,309 acres, evacuated about 7,400 people in Plumas County, and closed State Routes 32, 36, 70, 89, and 147 to through traffic at one point. Evacuee and crew sites in a fire like that need kitchens, showers, and sleepers.
- Event food service for railroad heritage weekends
- Heated backup kitchen during winter outages
- Wildfire evacuee meals, showers, and sleepers
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Portola
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Portola is about 100 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 Portola
State Route 70, part of the Feather River National Scenic Byway, runs through Portola, and State Route 89 passes the valley to the south. Winter snow, chain controls, and canyon grades are likely, and fire can close routes, so confirm conditions before dispatch. We did not verify the full route from Sacramento.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Portola sees heavy winter snow and about 200 frosty mornings a year, and the 2021 Dixie Fire closed mountain highways across Plumas County. When snow, fire, or an outage takes out a kitchen or cooler, we are open 24/7.
Kitchen trailers available for Portola
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 Portola
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 Portola 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 Portola mobile kitchen rentals in Portola 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 Portola
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
Can a kitchen trailer operate in Portola's winter cold?
It can with planning. Protect water lines from freezing, keep the pad plowed, and make sure heat and power are adequate. Tell us your site and winter conditions when you call, and check with the county health office about requirements for a temporary kitchen.
Which office handles food permits for Plumas County?
Contact the Plumas County environmental health office before the trailer arrives. Ask about temporary-facility permits, plan review, and inspections for a mobile kitchen or cold-storage unit, and how those rules apply to an event, a camp, or an emergency use.
Do you take emergency calls for Portola?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Portola 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.