About 8,820 feet up
Lake City sits high enough that water boils near 194°F. Baking times, pasta, and hot-water sanitizing all shift, so we go over burner settings and water heater capacity with you before delivery.
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Lake City, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Lake City sits at about 8,672 feet in the San Juan Mountains and is the only incorporated town in Hinsdale County. Tourism replaced mining here in the early twentieth century. Lake San Cristobal, the town's historic district and the Alpine Loop back-country byway draw summer visitors, while winters bring about 79 inches of snow.
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 Lake City site.
- County
- Hinsdale County
- Elevation
- About 8,820 ft
- Typical January low
- 8°F
- Typical July high
- 74°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 Lake City
January lows near 8°F
With typical January lows around 8°F, a trailer left without heat can freeze its water system in a single night. We plan hookups, heaters, and a drain-down routine for any rental that spans winter.
Cool summers, highs near 74°F
With July highs around 74°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Denver
Lake City is roughly 170 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 Lake City
Alpine Loop season
The Alpine Loop, including Cinnamon and Engineer passes, usually opens in June and is a rugged route for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. Lodges, restaurants and tour operators serving the summer rush can add cooking and dishwashing capacity with a trailer if a permanent kitchen is overwhelmed.
Jeep tour barbecue
An annual Alfred Packer Jeep Tour and Barbecue is among the town's recurring events. Event organizers needing to feed a large group outdoors can use a mobile kitchen trailer with ranges and prep space instead of improvising with portable grills.
Winter supply gaps
Hinsdale County has one major state highway, State Highway 149, and nearly all its land is public. In a deep-winter outage or equipment failure, a lodge or care facility cannot easily source replacements, so a refrigeration trailer brings its own cold storage.
- Alpine Loop summer rush overflow kitchen
- Outdoor event catering for large groups
- Winter cold storage backup for lodges
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Lake City
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lake City is about 170 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 Lake City
State Highway 149 is the only major state highway in Hinsdale County, and the approach crosses high mountain terrain. Winter snow, with records near 38 below zero, can slow or stop travel. I could not verify a full route from Denver, so check CDOT conditions first.
From Lake City, Ouray is about 20 miles away, Silverton about 24 miles, and City of Creede about 24 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
Lake City averages roughly 79 inches of snow, with the heaviest falling from November through January and a record low of 38 below zero. That kind of cold can stress refrigeration and cut off resupply.
Kitchen trailers available for Lake City
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 Lake City
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Ridgway, Telluride, and Mountain Village 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 Lake City 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 Lake City mobile kitchen rentals in Lake City 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 Lake City
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
Is altitude a concern when running a kitchen trailer here?
At about 8,700 feet, water boils at a lower temperature and baking and fuel burn can change. Tell us your equipment and menu so we can match the trailer, and confirm any fire or fuel rules with local authorities.
Will winter weather affect delivery?
It can. Snow and cold are heaviest from November through January, and Highway 149 is the main way in. Check CDOT conditions, give us flexible dates when you can, and tell us about any site access limits.
Do you take emergency calls for Lake City?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Lake City 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.