About 5,210 feet up
Around 5,210 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Challis, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Founded in 1878 and named for surveyor A. P. Challis, this Custer County seat sits where US 93 meets Idaho 75, the two forming the Salmon River Scenic Byway. Historic buildings such as the I.O.O.F. Hall and Twin Peaks Sports are on the National Register. The surrounding Salmon-Challis National Forest shapes both the summer visitor season and the fire season.
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 Challis site.
- County
- Custer County
- Elevation
- About 5,210 ft
- Typical January low
- 11°F
- Typical July high
- 87°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 Challis
January lows near 11°F
Challis sees January lows near 11°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 87°F
Warm summers, with highs near 87°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Boise
Challis is roughly 115 miles from Boise, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Challis
Wildfire season crews
The Salmon-Challis National Forest reported the lightning-caused Double Springs Fire 21 miles southeast of Challis in July 2026, with the area at high fire danger. Fire crews and support staff working near Challis can need meals, showers, and sleeper units, which a camp setup with a kitchen trailer provides.
Earthquake and emergency response
The 1983 Borah Peak earthquake (magnitude 6.9) did major damage, and two children died in Challis. A 6.5 quake centered about 45 miles west struck in 2020. After a quake damages a kitchen or cuts utilities, a kitchen trailer and refrigeration trailer can restore food service.
Scenic-byway summer travel
Two highways form the Salmon River Scenic Byway through Challis, running north and southwest along the river. River and mountain visitors fill summer lodging, and restaurants and lodges along the route can need extra kitchen or cooler capacity at peak.
- Wildfire fire-camp crew kitchens
- Earthquake recovery temporary food service
- Byway season restaurant and lodge overflow
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Challis
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Challis 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 Challis
Trailers from our Boise warehouse reach Challis on US 93, which descends Grand View Canyon into town, or on Idaho 75 over Galena Summit (8,701 feet) from the Wood River Valley. Mountain grades are steep and winter snow is a factor, so check Idaho Transportation Department road reports before each move.
If your project spans more than one site, Stanley, about 40 miles from Challis, and Leadore, about 44 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Salmon at 49 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire, lightning, and earthquakes are the documented hazards near Challis: the 1983 Borah Peak quake killed two children in town, and a 2026 lightning fire burned southeast of it. Emergency deployment is available 24/7.
Kitchen trailers available for Challis
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 Challis
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Mackay, Ketchum, and Sun Valley 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 Challis 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 Challis mobile kitchen rentals in Challis 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 Challis
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 handles food permits for a temporary kitchen in Custer County?
Idaho public health districts oversee food establishment licensing, so contact the district covering Custer County early. Ask about plan review, temporary permits, and inspections, and tell them if the unit serves a fire camp or other non-public group.
Can a trailer reach Challis in winter?
It can be harder. Highways 93 and 75 cross mountain terrain, and Galena Summit reaches 8,701 feet. Allow for winter conditions, check Idaho Transportation Department reports and any closures before moving, and confirm plowed access and winterized hookups at the site.
How fast can a trailer get to Challis if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Challis 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.