About 5,970 feet up
Collbran is at moderate altitude, about 5,970 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Collbran, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Collbran sits at about 5,988 feet at the upper end of the Plateau Valley, beside Plateau Creek and below the northeast flank of Grand Mesa. Cattle ranching anchors the local economy, and summer and fall traffic heading for the mesa adds visitors. A residential Job Corps training campus has operated in the valley since 1965.
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 Collbran site.
- County
- Mesa County
- Elevation
- About 5,970 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Collbran
January lows near 18°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 18°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 89°F
Collbran's July highs average about 89°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Denver
About 160 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 Collbran
Live-in campus kitchen failure
A residential training campus has operated in the valley since 1965, and any live-in program depends on three meals a day. If a cooking line, hood, or walk-in cooler fails mid-term, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs or a rebuild are sorted out.
Heritage Days and holiday gatherings
Community events in the valley, including Plateau Valley Heritage Days, a July 4 celebration, and a Cowboy Christmas craft fair, can outgrow a school or hall kitchen. A kitchen trailer gives organizers a full cooking line, sinks, and refrigeration on an open lot without depending on a building's equipment.
Grand Mesa winter operations
Grand Mesa tops out near 11,000 feet and gets heavy winter snow, often over 300 inches, which can make Forest Service roads impassable. Lodges, ski operations, and work crews on the north side of the mesa can face long supply gaps, when a self-contained kitchen or refrigerated trailer helps.
- Meal service for live-in training programs
- Heritage Days and July 4 gatherings
- Grand Mesa winter lodge or crew kitchens
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Collbran
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Collbran is about 160 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 Collbran
Expect a mountain approach from Denver: I-70 west over the Continental Divide, then state highways into the Plateau Valley. SH 330 ends in Collbran, and SH 65, the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway, is close by. Heavy snow affects the mesa, so check CDOT conditions before dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, De Beque, about 14 miles from Collbran, and Parachute, about 15 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Palisade at 23 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Heavy winter snow on Grand Mesa can make mesa roads impassable and strand lodging and work crews far from supply. We are open 24/7 and can deploy a kitchen or refrigeration trailer when a facility loses cooking or cold storage.
Kitchen trailers available for Collbran
Nine mobile kitchen layouts, 24 ft to 40 ft. Pick by how many meals you serve and what you cook, then confirm power: most models run on 220V single-phase service. Prices are monthly starting rates; your quote confirms the final 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 Collbran
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Cedaredge, Silt, or Orchard City, near Collbran.
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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Collbran mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Collbran mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Collbran around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Collbran
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a county permit to run a mobile kitchen trailer in the Plateau Valley?
Mobile food operations are generally reviewed by the local health authority, so contact the county health department early with your menu, trailer details, and site plan. Rules can differ for temporary events and longer emergency use, so ask which applies before the trailer arrives.
Can a trailer be used near Grand Mesa in winter?
Yes, with planning. Cold weather affects water lines, propane, and generators, so ask about winter-ready setups such as heated hoses. Access also depends on plowing, and Forest Service roads on the mesa can become impassable in heavy snow, so confirm road and site conditions before delivery.
How fast can a trailer get to Collbran if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Denver warehouse, and the delivery time to Collbran depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
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.