Low elevation, about 1,630 feet
At roughly 1,630 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
Makawao, Hawaii Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Makawao is the hub of Upcountry Maui, on the northwest slope of Haleakala at 1,578 feet, with ranch and farm land around it. Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Avenue and Olinda Road meet in the community, and a public library, Makawao Elementary School and the Pacific Science Institute are among its local institutions.
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 Makawao site.
- County
- Maui County
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- Typical January low
- 62°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 Makawao
Mild winters, lows near 62°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 62°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
Cool summers, highs near 83°F
Summer highs near 83°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 Makawao 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 Makawao
Upcountry fire response
The Olinda fire that began on August 8, 2023 burned about 1,081 acres, and Olinda Road is one of the roads meeting in Makawao. Evacuation centers and responders need hot meals, dishwashing and cold storage on short notice, which a mobile kitchen and refrigeration trailer can supply.
School kitchen outage
Makawao Elementary School sits on Baldwin Avenue, and other public schools serve the Upcountry area. If a school kitchen closes for repairs or a freezer fails, a leased trailer can keep meals going for students while the permanent kitchen is fixed.
Ranch and farm gatherings
Surrounded by ranch and farm land, Makawao and its Upcountry neighbors host gatherings that outgrow a home kitchen. A caterer or event operator without a commercial kitchen at the site can use a trailer for cooking, prep and three-compartment sink service.
- Evacuation center meals after Upcountry wildfires
- School meal service during kitchen repairs
- Commercial kitchen for ranch and farm events
Delivery from our Honolulu warehouse to Makawao
We keep equipment in Honolulu, the Hawaii capital, and plan every delivery from there. Makawao is about 105 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 Makawao
Trailers cross from Honolulu to Maui by barge or air freight, then climb Upcountry by road. Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Avenue and Olinda Road meet in the community, so check turning room and any narrow or sloping streets with dispatch before the trailer is dispatched.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
A fire reported near Olinda Road on August 8, 2023, with gusts as high as 80 mph in Upcountry Maui, forced evacuations in the early hours. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchens, dishwashing and refrigeration to evacuation sites or facilities affected.
Kitchen trailers available for Makawao
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 Makawao
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 Makawao 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 Makawao mobile kitchen rentals in Makawao 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 Makawao
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
Does Upcountry weather change how a trailer is set up?
Upcountry Maui sits on the volcano's slope, and temperatures can run cooler than at the coast. Plan for a covered prep area, a stable level pad, and checks of propane and water lines before the first shift.
Can a trailer park on a street in town?
Street parking would likely need county approval. A private lot or open pad with enough turning room is usually easier; confirm with Maui County and the property owner, and send dispatch the lot dimensions, power supply and water access.
How fast can a trailer get to Makawao if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Makawao 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.