About 7,890 feet up
Antonito sits high enough that water boils near 196°F. Baking times, pasta, and hot-water sanitizing all shift, so we go over burner settings and water heater capacity with you before delivery.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Antonito, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Antonito is the Colorado end of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a steam-powered narrow-gauge line that runs 64 miles to a terminus across the New Mexico line. The town sits at 7,888 feet on US 285 in Conejos County, with the railroad's yard and maintenance facilities in town. Rail passengers bring seasonal demand.
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 Antonito site.
- County
- Conejos County
- Elevation
- About 7,890 ft
- Typical January low
- 8°F
- Typical July high
- 83°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 Antonito
January lows near 8°F
With typical January lows around 8°F, a trailer left without heat can freeze its water system in a single night. We plan hookups, heaters, and a drain-down routine for any rental that spans winter.
Cool summers, highs near 83°F
Summer highs near 83°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Denver
About 190 miles in a straight line from our Denver 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 Antonito
Rail season crowds
The railroad has run from late May into October, Tuesday through Sunday, in recent seasons. Nearby lodging and event hosts feeding groups of passengers can add a kitchen trailer, dishwashing capacity, or extra refrigeration during peak departures. Trailers can be placed away from the tracks and rail yard once the site owner approves the location.
Drought and wildfire years
The 2026 season opening slipped from May 23 to June 9 because of drought and elevated wildfire concern. In dry years, a fire can displace residents and responders, who then need meals, cooling, and sanitation at a shelter or staging area.
Cold-season equipment failures
Conejos County winters average about 21.6 degrees, with roughly 28 inches of snow per season. A freezer or walk-in cooler failure at a clinic, school, or food store in that cold can be fixed with an emergency refrigeration trailer while repairs proceed.
- Extra kitchen capacity during peak railroad season
- Feeding evacuees and responders in fire season
- Emergency walk-in cooler replacement in winter
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Antonito
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Antonito 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 Antonito
US 285 runs through Antonito, and the state rebuilt the stretch through town in 2015. From Denver the highway crosses mountain passes before reaching the San Luis Valley, so winter storms can affect timing. Check CDOT conditions before a cold-season dispatch.
From Antonito, Romeo is about 7 miles away, Manassa about 8 miles, and Sanford about 14 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Drought and fire risk delayed the 2026 railroad opening by more than two weeks. In dry seasons, wildfire can displace people quickly, and a 24/7 emergency deployment can provide meal, refrigeration, and sanitation trailers for shelters and crews.
Kitchen trailers available for Antonito
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 Antonito
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in La Jara, Alamosa, and San Luis 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 Antonito 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 Antonito mobile kitchen rentals in Antonito 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 Antonito
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 trailer be placed near the depot or an event site?
Placement depends on the landowner, the town, and county health rules. Get written permission from the property owner, ask county or state public health officials which permits apply, and send us your site layout so we can confirm access and utilities.
What if my site has limited power or water?
Kitchen trailers need electrical or generator capacity, potable water, and wastewater handling. Tell us what your site offers before delivery. If services are limited, we can discuss options in advance, and the health department can confirm what is acceptable.
Do you take emergency calls for Antonito?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Antonito site is, and we check availability from our Denver 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.