About 7,690 feet up
At roughly 7,690 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.
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Ouray, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Ouray is the Ouray County seat in the San Juan Mountains, where US 550 is the only paved road in or out and the Million Dollar Highway begins its climb to Red Mountain Pass, which crests above 11,000 feet. Tourism drives the economy: ice climbing, hot springs, mountain biking, and four-wheel-drive trips. The Ouray Ice Park defines winter.
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 Ouray site.
- County
- Ouray County
- Elevation
- About 7,690 ft
- Typical January low
- 17°F
- Typical July high
- 79°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 Ouray
January lows near 17°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 17°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 79°F
Summer highs near 79°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 185 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 Ouray
Ice Festival weekends
The Ouray Ice Park, a free, volunteer-maintained climbing park with dozens of frozen waterfalls in the Uncompahgre Gorge, hosts an annual Ice Festival with contests and instruction. One report cited about 2,000 attendees in a year. Organizers can add a kitchen and dishwashing trailer for crowds in freezing weather.
Red Mountain Pass closures
US 550 over Red Mountain Pass has closed repeatedly for avalanche danger, rockslides, and winter maintenance, including a CDOT closure beginning February 21, 2025 with no reopening estimate. When the highway shuts, supply trucks to restaurants and lodges can be delayed, so refrigeration and backup cooking help.
Hot springs and lodging seasons
Ouray Hot Springs is the largest of five developed hot springs in the area, with numerous pools. Lodges, resorts, and pool facilities running through summer and winter peaks can face kitchen renovations or equipment loss, and a trailer lets food service continue.
- Ice Festival event kitchen and dishwashing
- Backup refrigeration during pass closures
- Lodge kitchen coverage during renovations
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Ouray
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Ouray is about 185 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 Ouray
US 550 is the only paved road into Ouray. South of town it climbs Red Mountain Pass, which is closed repeatedly in winter by avalanches and rockslides, and a rockslide has closed it for days. Winter deliveries may have to wait. Check CDOT's COtrip before dispatch from the Denver warehouse.
If your project spans more than one site, Telluride, about 10 miles from Ouray, and Ridgway, about 10 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Mountain Village at 12 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Avalanches and rockslides have closed US 550 for days, including a 2014 slide that took out part of the road south of town. Power or cooler failures then put perishable food at risk, and refrigeration trailers can help. We are on call 24/7.
Kitchen trailers available for Ouray
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms 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 Ouray
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 Ophir, Silverton, or Lake City, near Ouray.
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 Ouray mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Ouray mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Ouray 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 Ouray
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
What if Red Mountain Pass is closed when my trailer is due?
Closures can be lengthy, and CDOT does not always give a reopening time. Build flexibility into your schedule, watch COtrip for updates, and tell us your latest acceptable date so the plan can adapt without promising a fixed arrival time.
Will freezing weather affect a trailer at the ice park?
Hard freezes can threaten water lines and slow equipment. Ask about heated or winterized units, fuel supply, and cold-weather setup when planning a winter event, and confirm placement and approvals with the event organizers and county health department.
How fast can a trailer get to Ouray 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 Ouray 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.