About 7,990 feet up
At roughly 7,990 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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San Luis, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
San Luis is the Costilla County seat and is widely called Colorado's oldest town, with Hispanic settlers from northern New Mexico taking possession on April 9, 1851. At 7,989 feet in the San Luis Valley, it sits on Colorado Highway 159, with Highway 142 running west. Its Stations of the Cross shrine stands on a mesa above town.
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 San Luis site.
- County
- Costilla County
- Elevation
- About 7,990 ft
- Typical January low
- 11°F
- Typical July high
- 83°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 San Luis
January lows near 11°F
San Luis sees January lows near 11°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
Cool summers, highs near 83°F
With July highs around 83°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Denver
San Luis is roughly 175 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 San Luis
Fiesta de Santiago y Santa Ana
San Luis holds the Fiesta de Santiago y Santa Ana each July and a Manito Christmas celebration in December. Organizers and parish groups feeding crowds can use a kitchen trailer, dishwashing unit, and refrigeration to add capacity for these gatherings.
Pilgrim and heritage visitors
The Stations of the Cross shrine, with 15 life-size bronze sculptures on a 250-foot mesa, draws pilgrims and visitors. Groups running retreats and tour days can use a kitchen trailer for meals in a place with limited commercial seating. Confirm land-owner approvals and utilities first.
County and school kitchen outages
As the county seat, San Luis hosts county offices and community facilities. If a school, senior meal site, or county kitchen has an equipment failure or remodel, a kitchen trailer can maintain meal service, with approval from the county health department.
- Fiesta and Christmas event food service
- Pilgrim and retreat group meals
- County and school kitchen outage coverage
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to San Luis
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. San Luis is about 175 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 San Luis
Colorado Highway 159 runs north 15 miles to US 160 and south 18 miles to the New Mexico border, and Highway 142 runs west. At 7,989 feet, winter snow is possible. The route from the Denver warehouse was not verified; check CDOT first.
If your project spans more than one site, Blanca, about 17 miles from San Luis, and Sanford, about 27 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Manassa at 28 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
At 7,989 feet in the San Luis Valley, hard freezes and winter storms can disrupt power and supply runs on Highway 159. Emergency refrigeration and kitchen trailers can protect food and keep meals going. Our line is open 24/7.
Kitchen trailers available for San Luis
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 San Luis
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 La Jara, Romeo, or La Veta, near San Luis.
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 San Luis mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan San Luis mobile kitchen rentals delivery in San Luis 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 San Luis
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
When are the fiestas?
The Fiesta de Santiago y Santa Ana is held each July, and the Manito Christmas celebration is in December. Exact dates change each year, so confirm them with the organizers before booking.
Can a trailer be placed near the shrine or church grounds?
Placement on church, town, or public land needs approval from the owner or land manager. Ask early about access, power, water, and the county health department's requirements. Our team can share unit specifications.
How fast can a trailer get to San Luis 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 San Luis 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.