About 6,200 feet up
Around 6,200 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Carbondale, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Carbondale sits on the Roaring Fork River near its confluence with the Crystal River, beneath the 12,953-foot summit of Mount Sopris. Farming and then coal built the town until the mines closed around 1991. Now Mountain Fair, a weekly summer rodeo, and fall Potato Day anchor the calendar, and Colorado Mountain College has a campus just north.
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 Carbondale site.
- County
- Garfield County
- Elevation
- About 6,200 ft
- Typical January low
- 12°F
- Typical July high
- 87°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 Carbondale
January lows near 12°F
Carbondale 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 87°F
Warm summers, with highs near 87°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
Carbondale is roughly 120 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 Carbondale
Mountain Fair weekend
Mountain Fair, a summer arts and music festival in Sopris Park, draws roughly 18,000 to 20,000 attendees over three days. Vendors and organizers who need more cooking, dishwashing, or cold storage than the park offers can add a mobile kitchen and refrigeration trailer.
Summer rodeo and Potato Day
The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo runs Thursday nights through the summer, and Potato Day brings a parade and cookout each fall. Hosts of these recurring community events can use a kitchen trailer and sinks instead of building temporary setups every time.
School and campus kitchens
The Roaring Fork School District runs Crystal River Elementary, Carbondale Middle School, and Roaring Fork High School, and private schools operate nearby. When a kitchen loses key equipment or closes for a remodel, a kitchen trailer can keep meal service going.
- Festival kitchens for Mountain Fair weekend
- Recurring summer event food service at the rodeo
- Temporary school kitchen during equipment repairs
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Carbondale
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Carbondale is about 120 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 Carbondale
CO 82 is the main highway through the Carbondale area, beginning at I-70 and running south along the Roaring Fork Valley. CO 133 meets it near town and crosses McClure Pass at 8,755 feet. Check CDOT for winter conditions, and confirm event parking with the town.
From Carbondale, Basalt is about 11 miles away, Snowmass Village about 19 miles, and Gypsum about 21 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 2018 Lake Christine Fire, in the same Roaring Fork Valley, burned about 12,588 acres and led to roughly 2,100 evacuations. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchen, refrigeration, or sanitation trailers when a facility loses service.
Kitchen trailers available for Carbondale
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 Carbondale
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in New Castle, Marble, and Aspen 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale mobile kitchen rentals in Carbondale 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 Carbondale
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
Do festival vendors need special permits at Sopris Park?
Events on town park land usually need town approval and temporary food licensing through public health authorities. Contact the Town of Carbondale and the county public health office early, and share your trailer size with us so we can plan access.
Can a trailer fit near the park during a big event?
Event closures, crowd areas, and tight streets can limit access. Tell us the trailer length you need, from 24 to 40 feet, and the drop-off point, then confirm parking and utilities with the event organizer before dispatch.
Do you take emergency calls for Carbondale?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Carbondale 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.