About 6,980 feet up
Around 6,980 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Bayfield, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Bayfield sits at 6,900 feet on US 160 in La Plata County, named for founder W.A. Bay and incorporated in 1906. San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and the San Juan Skyway shape the county's recreation economy, and hunting, hiking, and fishing visitors pass through. Wildfire is a recurring concern in the region.
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 Bayfield site.
- County
- La Plata County
- Elevation
- About 6,980 ft
- Typical January low
- 12°F
- Typical July high
- 85°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 Bayfield
January lows near 12°F
Bayfield sees January lows near 12°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 85°F
Warm summers, with highs near 85°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Denver
Bayfield is roughly 225 miles from Denver, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Bayfield
Regional wildfire response
The 2018 416 Fire burned about 52,800 acres in San Juan National Forest, forced evacuation of more than 1,300 homes and businesses, and closed US 550. Fires like that create demand for shelter kitchens, crew feeding, and sanitation near staging areas.
Outdoor recreation season
La Plata County draws visitors to San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and the Colorado Trail. Outfitters, lodges, and event hosts serving peak-season groups can add kitchen and dishwashing trailers when permanent kitchens fall short. Placement near trailheads or lodges depends on landowner and forest rules, so confirm site details first.
School and institutional repairs
The Bayfield area has public schools and community buildings where food service stops if a range, hood, or cooler fails. A kitchen trailer with three-compartment sinks can maintain meal programs during repairs or a remodel. The district or building owner decides where the unit can park and which utilities it can use.
- Crew and evacuee feeding during fire season
- Lodge and outfitter kitchens at peak season
- Temporary school kitchen during repairs
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Bayfield
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Bayfield is about 225 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 Bayfield
US 160 runs through Bayfield, with a business route serving the town. From Denver, trailers travel a long distance across mountain terrain, with passes along the highway where winter storms can change conditions. Check CDOT road information before dispatch, especially from late fall to spring.
From Bayfield, Ignacio is about 8 miles away, Pagosa Springs about 33 miles, and Aztec about 36 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 2018 416 Fire in San Juan National Forest burned about 52,800 acres and forced evacuations of more than 1,300 homes and businesses. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchen, refrigeration, and sanitation trailers for displaced people and crews.
Kitchen trailers available for Bayfield
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 Bayfield
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Mancos, Rico, and Bloomfield 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 Bayfield 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 Bayfield mobile kitchen rentals in Bayfield 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 Bayfield
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
Who permits a temporary kitchen in La Plata County?
Mobile and temporary food operations generally need approval from local or state public health authorities. Contact the county public health office early, describe your menu and setup, and ask which license, inspection, or plan review you need.
How does 6,900 feet of elevation affect cooking?
At 6,900 feet, gas burners and ovens may need altitude-appropriate settings, and boiling and baking times can shift. Tell us your site elevation when you call, and check appliance specs for altitude ratings relevant to your menu.
Do you take emergency calls for Bayfield?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Bayfield 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.