About 6,730 feet up
Around 6,730 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Basalt, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Basalt sits where the Fryingpan River meets the Roaring Fork River, with Gold Medal trout water on the Frying Pan as its signature draw. Ruedi Reservoir offers boating and other water sports nearby, and CO 82 runs along the town. Fishing, boating, and mountain biking support lodging and restaurants, and the Roaring Fork School District serves local students.
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 Basalt site.
- County
- Pitkin County
- Elevation
- About 6,730 ft
- Typical January low
- 13°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 Basalt
January lows near 13°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 13°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
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 110 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 Basalt
Wildfire evacuation
The Lake Christine Fire began on July 3, 2018, on Basalt Mountain and burned about 12,588 acres. Roughly 2,100 residents were evacuated from parts of Basalt and nearby areas, with shelters at two high schools. A mobile kitchen can feed evacuees and responders.
Burn scar debris flows
After the fire, mudslide and debris flow affected the eastern edge of Basalt in August 2019. Debris flows can damage kitchens, cut utilities, and strand businesses. Dishwashing, kitchen, and refrigeration trailers can bridge service while buildings are cleaned or repaired.
Fishing and boating season
Fishing on the Frying Pan, boating at Ruedi Reservoir, and mountain biking make summer the busy time for local lodging and restaurants. A failed cooler or dish machine during peak weeks is costly, and a trailer can cover the gap.
- Evacuation shelter meals during wildfire events
- Lodge and restaurant backup in peak fishing season
- Debris-flow recovery kitchens and dishwashing
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Basalt
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Basalt is about 110 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 Basalt
CO 82 is the main highway through Basalt. From Denver, trailers take I-70 west and turn south onto CO 82 to travel up the valley. Independence Pass is closed to winter traffic and bans vehicles over 35 feet, so it is not a route for trailers.
From Basalt, Snowmass Village is about 11 miles away, Carbondale about 11 miles, and Aspen about 15 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 2018 Lake Christine Fire led to about 2,100 evacuations and left a burn scar that produced debris flows in 2019. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply feeding, refrigeration, and sanitation trailers for evacuees and crews.
Kitchen trailers available for Basalt
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 Basalt
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Gypsum, Marble, and Eagle 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 Basalt 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 Basalt mobile kitchen rentals in Basalt 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 Basalt
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 be placed near the river?
Placement near waterways can involve floodplain, land-use, and health department rules. Check with the town and your county's planning and public health offices before ordering, and share the exact site with us so we can discuss access and wastewater handling.
Does wildfire season affect trailer availability?
Wildfires and emergencies can create sudden demand for kitchens and refrigeration. We operate 24/7 with emergency deployment from our Denver warehouse, so call as early as possible with your site details and needs.
Do you take emergency calls for Basalt?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Basalt 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.