About 7,880 feet up
At roughly 7,880 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
Westcliffe, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Westcliffe is the Custer County seat, at 7,871 feet in the Wet Mountain Valley between the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range. It began in 1881 when the Denver and Rio Grande Western reached the valley, first as Clifton and later named for an English seaside resort. It is an International Dark Sky Community with a public observatory.
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 Westcliffe site.
- County
- Custer County
- Elevation
- About 7,880 ft
- Typical January low
- 9°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 Westcliffe
January lows near 9°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 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
Westcliffe is roughly 115 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 Westcliffe
Dark-sky and stargazing events
The Smokey Jack Observatory, built in 2015, offers free stargazing with a 14-inch telescope, and the town holds Dark Sky status. Astronomy groups, workshops, and retreats often meet after dark, when evening meal service helps, and a mobile kitchen trailer can provide it.
Sangre de Cristo recreation season
Custer County includes San Isabel National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, with Crestone Peak topping 14,000 feet. Outdoor retreats, races, and seasonal crews can need cooking, dishwashing, showers, restrooms, and sleeper units where lodging is limited, and a trailer setup can supply them together.
Cold winters and snow
Westcliffe gets about 84 inches of snow and 13.6 inches of precipitation in a typical year. Winter power outages and equipment failures can stop restaurants, schools, and care kitchens for days, and an emergency refrigeration trailer helps protect inventory until normal service returns.
- Dark-sky retreat and observatory event meals
- Mountain recreation crew camp kitchens
- Winter outage refrigeration for restaurants and schools
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Westcliffe
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Westcliffe is about 115 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 Westcliffe
Custer County is served by State Highways 67, 69, 78, 96, and 165, and the Wet Mountain Valley lies against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mountain grades and snow are the main concerns. We could not verify a full route from Denver, so confirm it before dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, Silver Cliff, about 4 miles from Westcliffe, and Crestone, about 16 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Rockvale at 23 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The Wet Mountain Valley sits above 7,800 feet and sees about 84 inches of snow a year. Winter storms and outages can cut supply and stop kitchens, and our 24/7 emergency deployment is available when a cooler or kitchen fails.
Kitchen trailers available for Westcliffe
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 Westcliffe
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 Williamsburg, Coal Creek, or Brookside, near Westcliffe.
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 Westcliffe mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Westcliffe mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Westcliffe 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 Westcliffe
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
Does altitude affect a mobile kitchen?
At about 7,900 feet, propane appliances and ventilation behave differently and cooking times change. Tell us the elevation when you book so fuel and equipment are set up for it, and expect cold nights that may call for freeze protection.
Who handles permits for events in Custer County?
Start with the Custer County public health office and the Town of Westcliffe. Ask about temporary food-service licensing, plan review, and any special event rules, and confirm lead times well before your date.
How fast can a trailer get to Westcliffe 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 Westcliffe 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.