About 4,000 feet up
Around 4,000 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Idaho City, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Idaho City was founded in December 1862 as Bannock during the Boise Basin gold rush, and by 1864 its roughly 7,000 residents made it the largest city in the Northwest. Now the Boise County seat, it draws visitors to Boot Hill Cemetery and the historic district, with hunting and fishing tourism and about 69 inches of snow in a typical winter.
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 Idaho City site.
- County
- Boise County
- Elevation
- About 4,000 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Idaho City
January lows near 18°F
Idaho City sees January lows near 18°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 89°F
Warm summers, with highs near 89°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Close to our Boise warehouse
Idaho City is only about 25 miles in a straight line from our Boise warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Idaho City
Historic-district visitor weekends
The town is on the National Register of Historic Places and is known for its gold rush buildings and Boot Hill Cemetery. Tour operators, historical groups, and event organizers hosting large weekend crowds may need extra cooking, dishwashing, and cold storage that historic buildings cannot easily accommodate.
Fire has repeatedly hit Main Street
The town burned four times in the 1860s and 1870s, and a 2015 fire destroyed five businesses on Main Street. A restaurant or lodging kitchen lost to fire or smoke damage can use a temporary kitchen trailer to keep serving while it rebuilds.
Hunting seasons and winter snow
Hunting and fishing tourism is a mainstay, and the town averages about 69 inches of snow a year. Lodges, outfitters, and care facilities facing an equipment failure at peak season can use a temporary kitchen or refrigeration trailer to keep guests and residents fed.
- Historic-district weekend event catering
- Fire-loss temporary restaurant kitchen
- Hunting season lodge kitchen backup
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Idaho City
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Idaho City is about 25 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 Idaho City
State Highway 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, leaves I-84 southeast of Boise and follows the Boise River and Mores Creek to Idaho City, crossing Mores Creek Summit at 6,117 feet. Upper elevations beyond town are often closed in winter; check Idaho 511.
If your project spans more than one site, Horseshoe Bend, about 19 miles from Idaho City, and Crouch, about 21 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Emmett at 33 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The town's history of repeated fires, including the 2015 Main Street blaze, and its cold, snowy winters both create emergency needs. 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a temporary kitchen or refrigeration when a facility is lost.
Kitchen trailers available for Idaho City
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 Idaho City
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Melba, Cascade, and Notus 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 Idaho City 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 Idaho City mobile kitchen rentals in Idaho City 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 Idaho City
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 permits a mobile kitchen in Boise County?
In Idaho, food licenses are issued through the local public health district, and requirements for mobile and temporary service vary by district. Contact the district that covers Boise County and ask about plan review, water supply, wastewater, and inspections.
Can a trailer be set up in the historic district?
Historic districts can have local rules on parking, signage, and placement, and the lot owner must approve. Check with the city and the health district, then send us a site description so we can confirm access and turning room.
How fast can a trailer get to Idaho City if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Idaho City 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.