About 7,960 feet up
Crestone sits high enough that water boils near 196°F. Baking times, pasta, and hot-water sanitizing all shift, so we go over burner settings and water heater capacity with you before delivery.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Crestone, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Crestone lies at about 7,930 feet at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Range, named for the two 14,000-foot Crestones just to the east. It is a multifaith center with Hindu, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhist communities and several retreat centers. Serving pilgrims and eco-tourists is the main local industry, and about half the homes are used seasonally.
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 Crestone site.
- County
- Saguache County
- Elevation
- About 7,960 ft
- Typical January low
- 12°F
- Typical July high
- 81°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 Crestone
January lows near 12°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 12°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 81°F
Summer highs near 81°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Denver
About 125 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 Crestone
Retreat season meals
Several retreat centers operate around Crestone, including Zen, Tibetan Buddhist, and other contemplative groups. Retreats bring dozens of guests who eat on a set schedule. If a retreat kitchen is under repair or a cooler fails, a mobile kitchen trailer keeps meals going.
Fall fairs and studio tours
The Crestone Energy Fair takes place each fall, the Artists Open Studio Tour runs in early October, and a Saturday market operates in Little Pearl Park in summer. Events like these draw visitors to a place with few commercial dining spaces, and a trailer can add food service.
Wildfire preparedness
One Crestone retreat center names forest fire as its gravest danger and has documented mitigation work. Fire or smoke can force an evacuation and later a return, and a kitchen or refrigeration trailer can feed responders, residents, or a center that has lost power and cold storage.
- Retreat center kitchen backup
- Energy Fair and studio tour catering
- Wildfire evacuation and return support
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Crestone
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Crestone is about 125 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 Crestone
Crestone's main access is Saguache County Road T, which crosses US 285 at Swede's Corners and is paved only on the stretch into town. From Denver, US 285 climbs Kenosha, Red Hill, Trout Creek, and Poncha passes. Confirm road conditions on the county road before dispatch.
From Crestone, Moffat is about 12 miles away, Westcliffe about 16 miles, and Silver Cliff about 19 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
A Crestone retreat center describes forest fire as the gravest threat to its campus, and the town sits against forested mountain slopes. We are open 24/7 and can deploy kitchen or refrigeration trailers if a fire or outage disrupts food service.
Kitchen trailers available for Crestone
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 Crestone
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Saguache, Center, and Alamosa 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 Crestone 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 Crestone mobile kitchen rentals in Crestone 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 Crestone
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
What do we need to host a catered retreat or event in Crestone?
Temporary food service generally needs approval from the county health department, and land use or fire rules may apply to the site. Contact the county and any retreat center administration early, with dates, menu, headcount, and a site plan.
Is the access road a problem for a large trailer?
County Road T is the main access and is paved only for the stretch into Crestone, so long units should be confirmed against the route and weather. Tell us the trailer length, and plan the final turn and parking area before delivery.
Do you take emergency calls for Crestone?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Crestone 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.