Low elevation, about 640 feet
At roughly 640 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
Rio Dell, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Rio Dell sits on the west bank of the Eel River, a community that grew up around the Pacific Lumber Company mill and incorporated in 1965. U.S. 101 follows the river through the area. Kitchen demand here tends to surface when something goes wrong, as it did after the magnitude 6.4 earthquake of December 2022.
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 Rio Dell site.
- County
- Humboldt County
- Elevation
- About 640 ft
- Typical January low
- 41°F
- Typical July high
- 72°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 Rio Dell
Mild winters, lows near 41°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 41°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
Cool summers, highs near 72°F
Summer highs near 72°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 190 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 Rio Dell
Earthquake displacement
The December 20, 2022 earthquake knocked homes off their foundations, with up to 150 homes damaged or destroyed, most of them in Rio Dell, and about 100 people displaced. A mobile kitchen can feed displaced residents, volunteers, and recovery crews while damaged buildings are assessed.
Cooler loss after a power failure
The same quake left more than 70,000 Humboldt County customers without power at one point, and gas leaks were reported in Rio Dell. Markets, restaurants, and institutions with walk-in coolers face spoilage risk in an outage like that, and a refrigeration trailer can hold product until power is restored.
Repair crews and bridge work
Caltrans closed an Eel River bridge on State Route 211 after the quake because of cracking, a reminder that road and utility crews may work here for days. Crews working long shifts may need showers, restrooms, and a cooking line near the job.
- Feeding displaced residents after earthquakes
- Emergency walk-in cooler replacement
- Meals and showers for repair crews
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Rio Dell
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Rio Dell is about 190 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 Rio Dell
From Sacramento, a common route is Interstate 5 north to its junction with State Route 36, then SR 36 west to U.S. 101, then south on U.S. 101. SR 36 is long, mountainous, and winding. On the southern approach, U.S. 101 through Richardson Grove State Park prohibits STAA trucks, so confirm routing.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Humboldt County sits in an active earthquake region, and the December 2022 quake damaged homes in Rio Dell and cut power widely. A 24/7 emergency deployment can provide cooking and refrigeration for shelters and recovery work.
Kitchen trailers available for Rio Dell
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 Rio Dell
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 Rio Dell mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Rio Dell mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell
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
Which agency do we contact about a temporary kitchen after a disaster?
Start with the county environmental health office, which oversees food facilities in Humboldt County. After a declared emergency, rules and timelines can change, so ask them directly what is required for a temporary kitchen serving displaced residents or crews.
Can a refrigeration trailer run if the grid is down?
A refrigeration trailer needs power from a generator or another source, so tell us about your site's electrical setup when you call. Questions about whether food that warmed during an outage is safe should go to the county environmental health office.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Rio Dell 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 Rio Dell 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.