About 4,160 feet up
Around 4,160 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Vilas, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Vilas has had a post office since 1887 and incorporated on June 25, 1888, taking its name from U.S. Senator William Freeman Vilas of Wisconsin. It lies in east-central Baca County at 4,157 feet, with US 160 passing just to the north. The county around it includes the Comanche National Grassland and the Santa Fe National Historic 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 Vilas site.
- County
- Baca County
- Elevation
- About 4,160 ft
- Typical January low
- 24°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Vilas
January lows near 24°F
Vilas sees January lows near 24°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 91°F
Warm summers, with highs near 91°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
Vilas is roughly 215 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 Vilas
Recreation area weekends
Colorado Parks and Wildlife maintains recreation areas in Baca County, including Two Buttes Lake and Turk's Pond, and the Santa Fe Trail crosses the county. Groups holding fishing days, club gatherings, or heritage events may need a mobile kitchen for meals.
Grassland and ranch work crews
The Forest Service manages about 220,000 acres of Comanche National Grassland in the county, and ranching surrounds the town. Fence, range, and utility crews working far from a restaurant may need camp-style cooking, dishwashing, showers, restrooms, and sleeper units close to the work.
Plains storm damage
Baca County was struck by a damaging F4 tornado on May 18, 1977, and thunderstorms can bring heavy rain. After storm damage or a power outage, an emergency refrigeration trailer or mobile kitchen can protect food and feed recovery crews.
- Lake and heritage event meal service
- Grassland and ranch work crew camp
- Storm recovery refrigeration and kitchen cover
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Vilas
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Vilas is about 215 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 Vilas
US 160 passes just north of Vilas, and the Denver warehouse is a long plains haul away. Dirt and county roads off the highway may be rough or soft after rain. We could not verify a full route from Denver, so confirm the roads before dispatch.
From Vilas, Walsh is about 9 miles away, Springfield about 10 miles, and Campo about 20 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
Baca County has seen tornadoes and heavy thunderstorms, and Vilas is a long way from any large supplier. When storms take out power or a cooler fails, our 24/7 emergency deployment can arrange a trailer from the Denver warehouse.
Kitchen trailers available for Vilas
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 Vilas
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Pritchett, Granada, and Lamar 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 Vilas 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 Vilas mobile kitchen rentals in Vilas 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 Vilas
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
Who approves temporary kitchens in Baca County?
Contact the Baca County public health agency or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment about temporary food-service licensing and plan review. Ask what they need, how far ahead they need it, and whether events have separate requirements.
Can a trailer be placed on a dirt or gravel lot?
Often yes, if the ground is firm and level. Soft or wet surfaces are a problem for heavy trailers. Describe the lot and access road when you call so we can plan placement and any needed matting.
Do you take emergency calls for Vilas?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Vilas 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.