About 9,310 feet up
At roughly 9,310 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
Silverton, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Silverton is the San Juan County seat, high in the San Juan Mountains at about 9,300 feet. Prospectors arrived in 1860, the town was founded in 1874, and mining continued until the Sunnyside Mine closed in 1992. Today a narrow-gauge heritage railroad, an expert-only ski area opened in 2002, and the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run bring visitors.
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 Silverton site.
- County
- San Juan County
- Elevation
- About 9,310 ft
- Typical January low
- 8°F
- Typical July high
- 71°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 Silverton
January lows near 8°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 71°F
With July highs around 71°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Denver
Silverton is roughly 195 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 Silverton
Red Mountain Pass closures
US 550 over Red Mountain Pass, at 11,018 feet, is prone to avalanches. CDOT has closed it repeatedly for avalanche control and, in 2019, for weeks. A lodge, clinic, or restaurant cut off from supply runs may need a cooler or kitchen on site.
Hardrock Hundred and ski events
Silverton hosts the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run and a winter skijoring festival, and Silverton Mountain draws skiers every winter. Event organizers who need food service for runners, volunteers, support crews, and visiting crowds can use a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer.
Mine-site and remediation crews
Silverton's mining history includes the 2015 release of about 3 million gallons of mine wastewater into an Animas River tributary. Crews working on historic mine sites at high elevation need camp-style support, with cooking, dishwashing, showers, restrooms, and sleeper units close to the work.
- Cut-off supply refrigeration during pass closures
- Endurance race and festival feeding
- High-elevation remediation crew camp support
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Silverton
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Silverton is about 195 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 Silverton
US 550, the Million Dollar Highway, serves Silverton, and Red Mountain Pass has steep grades, narrow sections, and frequent avalanche closures. Trailers should be dispatched only after checking CDOT conditions. We could not verify a full route from Denver, so confirm the last legs with CDOT.
If your project spans more than one site, Ophir, about 10 miles from Silverton, and Telluride, about 12 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Mountain Village at 13 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Avalanche closures on Red Mountain Pass can cut the highway for hours, days, or weeks. When deliveries stop and a cooler or kitchen fails, our 24/7 emergency deployment can plan a trailer move around CDOT closures.
Kitchen trailers available for Silverton
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 Silverton
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 Ouray, Rico, or Lake City, near Silverton.
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 Silverton mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Silverton mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Silverton 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 Silverton
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 trailer get in when US 550 is closed?
Not through a closure. CDOT can close US 550 at Red Mountain Pass for avalanche control, sometimes for long stretches. We plan around CDOT updates and weather windows, and we suggest checking road conditions directly before any dispatch.
Does the high elevation matter for equipment?
Yes. At about 9,300 feet, propane appliances, ventilation, and cooking times change. Tell us the elevation when you book so fuel and equipment are set up properly, and expect colder nights that may require freeze protection.
How fast can a trailer get to Silverton 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 Silverton 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.