About 5,310 feet up
Around 5,310 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
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Arco, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Three U.S. highways meet in Arco, the Butte County seat, which was the first community in the world lit by electricity from nuclear power, briefly on July 17, 1955. The Idaho National Laboratory lies east of town, Craters of the Moon sits to the southwest, and classes at the high school still paint their graduation years on Number Hill.
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 Arco site.
- County
- Butte County
- Elevation
- About 5,310 ft
- Typical January low
- 11°F
- Typical July high
- 88°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 Arco
January lows near 11°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 11°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 88°F
Arco's July highs average about 88°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Boise
About 145 miles in a straight line from our Boise warehouse. That is a regional delivery: we confirm the road route, any seasonal limits, and the timing when we quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Arco
Craters of the Moon visitor overflow
The National Park Service says there is no lodging in Craters of the Moon, and the nearest lodging and services are in Arco, 18 miles east of the visitor center. Summer travel peaks can strain local restaurants and lodging, which may need extra kitchen or refrigeration capacity.
Laboratory-related project crews
The Idaho National Laboratory lies east of Arco and is a pillar of the local economy. Large contractor projects and outages can bring crews who need meals and wash facilities near site, and a kitchen trailer with showers or sleeper units can support a temporary work camp.
Butte County Fair
The Butte County Fair is held in Arco. Fair weeks put heavy demand on food booths, 4-H and community meals, and cooler space in a short window, and a temporary kitchen, dishwashing trailer, or refrigeration unit can add capacity for organizers and vendors.
- Visitor-season restaurant and lodging overflow
- Laboratory project crew camps
- County fair food and cooler capacity
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Arco
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Arco is about 145 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 Arco
Trailers travel from our Boise warehouse on US 20 east over Cat Creek Summit (5,527 feet), past Carey and Craters of the Moon to Arco, where US 20, 26, and 93 meet. Winter snow and cold affect the summit. Check Idaho Transportation Department reports before every move.
If your project spans more than one site, Moore, about 8 miles from Arco, and Mackay, about 25 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Carey at 39 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Arco has recorded lows to minus 46 and averages about 24 inches of snow a year. Deep cold can disable refrigeration, and lodging is scarce when a closure strands travelers. Emergency deployment is available 24/7 for kitchens needing cooking or cooling capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Arco
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| 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 Arco
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Mud Lake, Bellevue, and Hailey 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 Arco 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 Arco mobile kitchen rentals in Arco 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 Arco
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 issues food permits for a temporary kitchen in Butte County?
Southeastern Idaho Public Health lists Butte County among the counties it serves and handles food establishment licensing. Contact them before you set up to ask about plan review, temporary food permits, and inspection steps for the kitchen or dishwashing trailer.
Is winter a problem for trailers around Arco?
Yes. Lows have reached minus 46 and snow averages about 24 inches a year. Plan for insulated water lines, protected hookups, and a drainage plan, and check current road conditions on US 20 before delivery since the highway crosses higher ground west of town.
How fast can a trailer get to Arco if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Arco site is, and we check availability from our Boise warehouse and quote the delivery.
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.