About 9,900 feet up
Blue River sits high enough that water boils near 192°F. Baking times, pasta, and hot-water sanitizing all shift, so we go over burner settings and water heater capacity with you before delivery.
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Blue River, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Blue River lies along CO 9 in the Blue River Valley, in Summit County, at 9,958 feet. The town incorporated in 1964. Summit County is home to four ski areas, and the high-elevation climate brings abundant winter snow. Hoosier Pass, on the Continental Divide, rises on the same highway to the south.
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 Blue River site.
- County
- Summit County
- Elevation
- About 9,900 ft
- Typical January low
- 8°F
- Typical July high
- 69°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 Blue River
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 69°F
With July highs around 69°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Close to our Denver warehouse
Blue River is only about 60 miles in a straight line from our Denver warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Blue River
Ski-season lodging demand
Summit County's ski areas fill nearby lodging in winter. Lodges, rental operators, and event hosts serving peak-season groups can add kitchen or dishwashing trailers when permanent kitchens fall short, and use refrigeration trailers for large stock-ups. Placement near lodging depends on the town and county, so confirm access, power, and parking early.
Storm days on the pass
Hoosier Pass is open year-round but is occasionally closed during winter storms. A business with a failed cooler, or a crew working above town, can face long waits for repairs when the pass and the corridor are disrupted. A trailer on site gives the business a backup until the highway and repair crews catch up.
Building crews at altitude
At nearly 10,000 feet, outdoor construction depends on the warm months. Contractors building or remodeling homes and lodging can use kitchen trailers, showers, restrooms, or sleeper units on site to keep crews working. Because winter limits building for months, rented units avoid buying equipment for a short season. Placement depends on the site owner and the county.
- Ski-season lodge and event kitchen overflow
- Emergency refrigeration when storms delay repairs
- Crew trailers for high-altitude construction season
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Blue River
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Blue River is about 60 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 Blue River
CO 9 runs through Blue River. Trailers from Denver can come via I-70 and CO 9 from the north, or through South Park and over Hoosier Pass at about 11,500 feet, where the north side has 8 percent switchback grades. Check CDOT conditions in winter.
From Blue River, Breckenridge is about 4 miles away, Frisco about 9 miles, and Alma about 11 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Summit County ski areas see abundant winter snowfall, and Hoosier Pass is occasionally closed in storms. When a cooler or kitchen goes down during bad weather, a 24/7 emergency deployment can supply replacement trailers.
Kitchen trailers available for Blue River
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 Blue River
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Dillon, Silverthorne, and Fairplay 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 Blue River 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 Blue River mobile kitchen rentals in Blue River 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 Blue River
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
Does altitude near 10,000 feet affect trailer equipment?
Yes, gas burners and propane systems can behave differently at altitude, and nights are cold. Give us the site elevation when you call, and check the appliance ratings so cooking performance and heating match your needs.
What permits apply to a trailer in Summit County?
Mobile food service typically needs approval from Summit County public health and local land-use review for placement. Contact those offices early with your trailer size and site plan, then send us the details so we can plan access.
Do you take emergency calls for Blue River?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Blue River 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.