Low elevation, about 580 feet
Hana is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Hana, Hawaii Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hana is at the far east end of Maui, reached by a 52-mile highway completed in 1926, by boat, or by commercial air. Tourism is the main employer, with a hotel, a school, and Waianapanapa State Park among the largest. Rainfall averages roughly 72 inches a year, and the community's isolation shapes everything from supply to staffing.
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 Hana site.
- County
- Maui County
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- Typical January low
- 67°F
- Typical July high
- 76°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 Hana
Mild winters, lows near 67°F
January lows near 67°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
Cool summers, highs near 76°F
With July highs around 76°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Honolulu
Equipment ships from our Honolulu warehouse, and the trip crosses water, by barge or air freight depending on the load. We plan sailing or flight schedules, port handling, and the last stretch by road when we quote, so we ask early about your date.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Hana
Hotel or lodge kitchen repair
Accommodation and food service employ about 47 percent of working residents, so a lodge kitchen outage hits a major part of the local economy. A kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer can keep service running during an equipment failure or renovation.
Road disruptions on the only highway
The Hana Highway has around 600 curves and dozens of one-lane bridges, and a slide or closure can leave the community short of supplies for a stretch. A clinic, school, hotel, or restaurant holding perishable food may need extra refrigeration on site so product is not lost while trucks wait.
Park reservation visitors
Waianapanapa State Park requires advance reservations for non-residents, which spreads visitors through the day and keeps tour groups circulating. Tour operators and caterers serving those groups can use a kitchen trailer for meals where the nearest commercial kitchen may be a long drive away.
- Hotel kitchen coverage during repairs
- Extra refrigeration when highway supply is disrupted
- Group catering for park tours and events
Delivery from our Honolulu warehouse to Hana
We keep equipment in Honolulu, the Hawaii capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hana is about 125 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 Hana
Hana is on Maui, so a trailer from our Honolulu warehouse crosses water, typically by barge, then travels by road. The Hana Highway has hundreds of curves and many one-lane bridges, so trailer length is a serious constraint. Confirm everything with us and the state DOT before planning delivery.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Hana is among the state's most isolated communities, and its 24-hour health clinic and single highway make supply interruptions a real concern. When a kitchen or cooler fails, 24/7 emergency deployment can supply temporary capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Hana
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 Hana
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
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 Hana mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Hana mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Hana 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
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
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 Hana
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 standard kitchen trailer drive the Hana Highway?
Length and turning radius are real constraints on this road, which has many curves and one-lane bridges. Talk with us about trailer sizes before planning, and check with the state DOT and Maui County about restrictions, closures, and any permits for oversize loads.
What permits apply to a temporary kitchen in Hana?
Check with the Hawaii Department of Health about food establishment permits and with Maui County about land use, parking, and utility connections. Requirements depend on the activity and site, and delivery to such an isolated community should be planned early.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Hana in an emergency?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Honolulu warehouse, and the delivery time to Hana 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.