About 8,630 feet up
At roughly 8,630 feet, thin air changes how gas ranges and fryers burn and how long water takes to heat. Tell us the menu and we match the trailer's cooking line and ventilation to the elevation.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Grand Lake, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Grand Lake takes its name from Colorado's largest and deepest natural lake, which sits about a mile from the western entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park at roughly 8,400 feet. A boardwalk of locally owned shops and restaurants anchors the visitor season, and the town hosts Fourth of July fireworks, a Pond Hockey Classic and Buffalo Days.
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 Grand Lake site.
- County
- Grand County
- Elevation
- About 8,630 ft
- Typical January low
- 9°F
- Typical July high
- 75°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 Grand Lake
January lows near 9°F
Deep winter cold is the main planning item. Water lines, grease traps, and hand sinks can freeze overnight, so we plan heated, insulated connections and a propane or electric heat source, and we ask about heat tape and a covered hookup on site.
Cool summers, highs near 75°F
Summer highs near 75°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Close to our Denver warehouse
Our Denver warehouse is about 55 miles away, so equipment does not travel far. That helps in an emergency, and we plan placement and hookups with you before the trailer rolls.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Grand Lake
Buffalo Days and holiday weekends
The town's event calendar includes Buffalo Days with a parade, Fourth of July fireworks and free concerts in the park. When crowds exceed what boardwalk restaurants can handle, an event operator or caterer can add a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer to keep up.
Winter hockey and ice events
Grand Lake hosts a Pond Hockey Classic on the ice. Organizers feeding players, volunteers and spectators in cold weather can use a trailer for hot meals and warm-up space, with a dishwashing trailer at the site, subject to town and landowner approval.
After the East Troublesome Fire
The October 2020 fire reached Grand Lake, burned 193,812 acres, destroyed more than 300 homes and killed two residents. Rebuilding crews, relief organizations and businesses without kitchens can use trailer kitchens, sleeper units and showers while permanent facilities are restored.
- Buffalo Days and holiday weekend catering
- Pond Hockey Classic cold-weather meals
- Rebuild crew kitchens and sleeper units
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Grand Lake
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Grand Lake is about 55 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 Grand Lake
From the Denver warehouse, US 40 crosses Berthoud Pass at 11,307 feet and continues west to the US 34 junction, which leads about 15 miles northeast to Grand Lake. Winter conditions and avalanche work apply on the pass, and we check CDOT road status before any move.
If your project spans more than one site, Granby, about 14 miles from Grand Lake, and Estes Park, about 17 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Hot Sulphur Springs at 19 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 2020 East Troublesome Fire ignited October 14, burned 193,812 acres and reached Grand Lake and the national park. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a kitchen, refrigeration or sleeper units when fire, smoke, power loss or evacuation disrupts normal service.
Kitchen trailers available for Grand Lake
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 Grand Lake
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 Ward, Fraser, or Jamestown, near Grand Lake.
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 Grand Lake mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Grand Lake mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Grand Lake 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 Grand Lake
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
Can a kitchen trailer operate near the national park?
Land inside Rocky Mountain National Park is federal, and its permits are separate from town and county rules. Check with the park about any commercial activity on federal land, and use private or town-approved property for a trailer if the park does not allow it.
Is the lakefront or boardwalk area open to trailers?
The town and property owners control placement near the boardwalk and shoreline, and spaces can be limited during peak season. Contact the town early about permission, access and hours, and ask the county health department what applies to a temporary kitchen.
How fast can a trailer get to Grand Lake 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 Grand Lake 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.