Low elevation, about 230 feet
At roughly 230 feet there is no altitude adjustment for burners, ovens, or dish-machine water. Humidity and heat matter more, and we plan refrigeration and ventilation around them.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Honomu, Hawaii Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Honomu sits on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii Island, at the junction where Hawaii Route 220 leaves Route 19 and climbs 3.8 miles to Akaka Falls State Park. The 442-foot waterfall draws a steady flow of visitors through town, and a Shingon Buddhist mission is based here. The elevation is about 300 feet.
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 Honomu site.
- County
- Hawaii County
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- Typical January low
- 67°F
- Typical July high
- 79°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 Honomu
Mild winters, lows near 67°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 67°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
Cool summers, highs near 79°F
Summer highs near 79°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Honolulu
Because Honomu is reached across water from our Honolulu warehouse, delivery depends on barge or air schedules and weather. Tell us your start date first and we work backward from it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Honomu
Waterfall visitor traffic
Akaka Falls State Park is at the end of Route 220, and the small parking lot is known to fill. Operators of tours and food businesses serving the stream of visitors could use a kitchen trailer where kitchen space is limited.
Flood damage on the Hamakua Coast
Hurricane Lane's rains in 2018 caused record-setting flooding in the former plantation villages of the Hamakua Coast. A food business, lodging operator, or care facility that loses power or refrigeration during a storm may need a refrigeration trailer on short notice to protect perishable food.
Temple or community gatherings
The Koyasan Shingon Mission is based in Honomu. Caterers and event operators serving a large religious or community gathering that exceeds what a hall kitchen can handle can bring in a mobile kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer to feed guests and handle cleanup.
- Catering for waterfall tour operators
- Emergency refrigeration after coastal flooding
- Large gathering meals beyond hall kitchens
Delivery from our Honolulu warehouse to Honomu
We keep equipment in Honolulu, the Hawaii capital, and plan every delivery from there. Honomu is about 205 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 Honomu
Honomu is on Hawaii Island, so a trailer from our Honolulu warehouse crosses water by inter-island barge to a Hawaii Island port, then continues by road. Route 19 runs through town, with Route 220 branching toward Akaka Falls; confirm trailer length and clearances on the branch road.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Honomu is on the Hamakua Coast, which saw record flooding during Hurricane Lane in 2018. When heavy rain or an outage disables a kitchen or cooler, 24/7 emergency deployment can bring temporary capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Honomu
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 Honomu
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. 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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Honomu 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 Honomu mobile kitchen rentals in Honomu 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
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
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 Honomu
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
Is parking at Akaka Falls a constraint for trailers?
Visitor reports describe a small parking lot at the falls, so do not assume room for a trailer. Ask Hawaii State Parks about any use of park property and Hawaii County about other sites, and share your plans with us before booking.
Does coastal rain affect trailer setup?
The Hamakua Coast gets heavy rain and flooding at times. Choose a well-drained pad, keep power connections protected, and confirm with Hawaii County and the Hawaii Department of Health about any site or permit requirements.
How fast can a trailer get to Honomu if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Honomu site is, and we check availability from our Honolulu 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.