About 5,330 feet up
Around 5,330 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Hotchkiss, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hotchkiss lies at 5,332 feet on the north side of the North Fork of the Gunnison River in Delta County, where State Highway 92 runs through town as Bridge Street and Highway 133 starts at the east end. A post office has operated here since 1882. School consolidation and the closure of area coal mines are central local topics.
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 Hotchkiss site.
- County
- Delta County
- Elevation
- About 5,330 ft
- Typical January low
- 17°F
- Typical July high
- 92°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 Hotchkiss
January lows near 17°F
Hotchkiss sees January lows near 17°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 92°F
Warm summers, with highs near 92°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
Hotchkiss is roughly 160 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 Hotchkiss
Joint high school project
In 2021 the school district decided to combine two separate high schools and build a joint high school in Hotchkiss. A school district managing construction or kitchen renovation can use a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer to keep meal service running while buildings change.
Coal-mine closures
Area coal mines have closed and schools are losing students, so facilities and operators in the district are adjusting. Contractors on demolition, reclamation or new construction projects can use kitchen, shower and sleeper units to feed and house crews on site.
Mountain highway access
Highway 133 runs northeast over McClure Pass, and Highway 92 runs about 52 miles southeast to US 50 at the reservoir. When road conditions or closures slow supply trucks, a facility with a failed walk-in cooler may need an emergency refrigeration trailer.
- School kitchen swing space during construction
- Contractor camps for reclamation projects
- Refrigeration backup when supply trucks run late
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Hotchkiss
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hotchkiss 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 Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss is reached by State Highways 92 and 133. Highway 133 crosses McClure Pass to the northeast, and Highway 92 meets US 50 at the reservoir to the southeast. Mountain grades and winter conditions apply, and we confirm the full route with CDOT information before dispatch.
From Hotchkiss, Paonia is about 8 miles away, Crawford about 9 miles, and Cedaredge about 13 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The valley's mountain highways can be slowed by winter conditions, and a failed cooler or kitchen can affect a school or care facility quickly. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring refrigeration or a temporary kitchen when equipment fails.
Kitchen trailers available for Hotchkiss
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 Hotchkiss
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Orchard City, Olathe, and Delta 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 Hotchkiss 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 Hotchkiss mobile kitchen rentals in Hotchkiss 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 Hotchkiss
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
Can a trailer support a school district during construction?
Yes, a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer can supplement or replace a school kitchen during renovation. Districts should check with the county health department and state education officials about requirements for temporary food service and student meal programs.
Who permits a temporary kitchen in Delta County?
Mobile and temporary food service is generally overseen by the county or state. Contact the county public health office before arrival and ask what applies to your use, especially if the kitchen will serve the public or students.
Do you take emergency calls for Hotchkiss?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Hotchkiss 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.