About 6,190 feet up
Cortez is at moderate altitude, about 6,190 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Cortez, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Cortez began in 1886 as a base for workers building irrigation tunnels and ditches, and it is now the commercial hub and county seat of Montezuma County. Tourism drives much of its economy, with Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and Ute Mountain tribal lands nearby. US 160, US 491, and SH 145 meet here.
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 Cortez site.
- County
- Montezuma County
- Elevation
- About 6,190 ft
- Typical January low
- 14°F
- Typical July high
- 90°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 Cortez
January lows near 14°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 14°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 90°F
Cortez's July highs average about 90°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.
A long haul from Denver
Expect a long delivery: roughly 255 miles straight-line from Denver. Tell us the date you need the kitchen running and we plan the haul, the escort needs, and the setup crew around it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Cortez
Mesa Verde visitor season
Mesa Verde National Park logged 463,130 visits in 2025, and the park is the main reason visitors base themselves in Cortez. Motels, restaurants, and tour operators feel the peak. If a commercial kitchen or cooler fails in high season, a trailer keeps food service running.
Fairgrounds and festival weeks
The city lists a Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival in May, the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo in June, and the Montezuma County Fair in summer, plus a Saturday farmers market. Events at the county fairgrounds often need extra cooking and dishwashing capacity beyond what a permanent concession building offers.
Multi-campus school kitchens
The Montezuma-Cortez district runs five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. A district with that many kitchens may need a temporary kitchen when a building is renovated over summer or equipment fails, so students can still be fed on schedule.
- Lodging and restaurants in Mesa Verde season
- Fairgrounds, rodeo, and festival catering
- Temporary kitchen during school renovations
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Cortez
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Cortez is about 255 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 Cortez
Cortez is served by US 160, US 491, and SH 145. US 160 from the east crosses Wolf Creek Pass, 10,857 feet with a 6.8 percent grade and a snow season from late September to early June. Several mountain routes lead here, so confirm the best one with CDOT.
If your project spans more than one site, Dolores, about 10 miles from Cortez, and Mancos, about 16 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Dove Creek at 34 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Cortez gets dry summers and cold winter nights, and mountain passes on the approach roads can slow resupply in snow. We are open 24/7 and can deploy kitchen or refrigeration trailers when a facility loses cooking or cold storage.
Kitchen trailers available for Cortez
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 Cortez
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 Rico, Kirtland, or Aztec, near Cortez.
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 Cortez mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Cortez mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Cortez 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 Cortez
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 permit for a kitchen trailer at an event in Montezuma County?
Temporary and mobile food service is usually handled through the county health department, and events at public grounds may also need permission from the venue or city. Contact them early with dates, menu, and site details, since requirements differ for short events and long-term setups.
Will high elevation or winter affect a trailer's operation?
Cortez sits in dry, high country with cold winter nights, so plan for freeze protection on water lines and for generator or propane performance in the cold. Ask us about winterized setups, and confirm that the site is plowed and level before delivery.
How fast can a trailer get to Cortez 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 Cortez 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.