About 4,130 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 204°F, a small but real change for steam equipment and baking. Most kitchen trailers run normally here, and we flag anything that needs adjusting when we quote.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Swink, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Swink was incorporated on June 6, 1906, and carries the name of Colorado politician George W. Swink. It sits at 4,121 feet in Otero County in southeastern Colorado, and a Bustang intercity bus line serves the town. The county, crossed by US 50 and US 350, includes Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site and part of the Santa Fe Trail.
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 Swink site.
- County
- Otero County
- Elevation
- About 4,130 ft
- Typical January low
- 22°F
- Typical July high
- 94°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 Swink
January lows near 22°F
Swink sees January lows near 22°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 94°F
Warm summers, with highs near 94°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
Swink is roughly 140 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 Swink
Heritage and trail visitors
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, and Comanche National Grassland all lie in Otero County. Groups arranging reenactments, tours, school trips, or community events near these sites can use a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer to serve large meals.
School and institutional kitchen downtime
When a school, senior meal site, or care facility loses a range, dish machine, or walk-in cooler, meals still have to be served. A mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can cover the gap while the permanent equipment is repaired or replaced.
Power outage cooler failures
Grocers, restaurants, and caterers in the Arkansas Valley depend on walk-in coolers and freezers. A storm or power failure can spoil a full inventory quickly, so an emergency refrigeration trailer or container offers a place to move product until power returns.
- Trail and heritage event meal service
- School or senior meal site kitchen cover
- Emergency walk-in cooler or freezer replacement
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Swink
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Swink is about 140 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 Swink
US 50 and State Highway 10 serve the Arkansas Valley in Otero County. Trailers travel across the southeastern plains from the Denver warehouse. We could not verify a full route from Denver, so confirm the highways and conditions before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are La Junta (about 5 miles), Rocky Ford (6 miles), and Cheraw (9 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Failed walk-in coolers, power interruptions, and kitchen equipment breakdowns can strike without warning for Arkansas Valley food businesses and institutions. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring temporary refrigeration or a mobile kitchen from the Denver warehouse.
Kitchen trailers available for Swink
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| 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 Swink
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Kitchens and cooler rooms in nearby Manzanola, Sugar City, and Ordway can ask for the same pairing.
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
When a kitchen closes for a renovation, a repair, or an emergency, the people it feeds still need to eat. Reliable Swink mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Swink mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Swink, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
Call (888) 385-5513 any hour. A broken cooler or a closed kitchen does not wait for business hours.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Equipment built to handle a full day of service, from the cooking line to the dish room and cold storage.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Swink
When a cooler warms up overnight, a flood closes the kitchen, or an inspector shuts down the dish room, call us and we begin planning the replacement on that call. It helps to have the unit's make, your available power, and the site address ready.
Frequently asked questions
Who do I contact about a temporary kitchen in Otero County?
Start with the Otero County public health office or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Ask what plan review, licensing, or inspection a temporary or emergency kitchen needs, and confirm lead times before your service date.
How much space does a trailer need?
A 24-foot to 40-foot trailer needs a level area with room to maneuver. Measure the lot, check overhead lines, and plan for power, water, and drain connections. Send a site sketch when you call so we can match the unit to the space.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Swink in an emergency?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency deployment starts with a phone call to (888) 385-5513. Equipment ships from our Denver warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Swink when we quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
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.