Low elevation, about 960 feet
Lapwai is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Lapwai, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Lapwai lies at 955 feet in the valley of Lapwai Creek, with US 95 passing through, and serves as the seat of government for the Nez Perce Reservation. Henry Spalding set up a mission here in 1836, and Fort Lapwai stood on the site from 1863 to 1884. Tribal government, a health center and the local school district anchor year-round food-service needs.
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 Lapwai site.
- County
- Nez Perce County
- Elevation
- About 960 ft
- Typical January low
- 27°F
- Typical July high
- 95°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 Lapwai
Mild winters, lows near 27°F
January lows near 27°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 95°F
Summer heat near 95°F is the stress test for cold storage and kitchen ventilation. If a cooler stops cooling, call right away: the temperature climbs quickly and we can start planning a replacement during the call.
Delivery from Boise
Lapwai is roughly 195 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 Lapwai
Powwow and Lapwai Days gatherings
The Chief Joseph and Warriors Memorial Powwow has been held at the Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center around Father's Day weekend, and the community also has Lapwai Days. Large gatherings like these can call for cooking capacity beyond a community kitchen, which a trailer with a full cooking line can supply.
Wildfire evacuation feeding
When the lightning-caused Gwen Fire burned about five miles east of Lapwai in July 2024, evacuation orders reached Lapwai and nearby communities. During fires and evacuations, shelters, responders and displaced families need hot meals in volume, and a mobile kitchen with shower units can support them.
Flood cleanup and cold storage
Lapwai Creek ran high in April 2019, topping Goldner Road and prompting a tribal state of emergency. A flood can put a facility kitchen or walk-in cooler out of service, and a dishwashing and refrigeration trailer can help a clinic, school or meal program keep operating during cleanup.
- Powwow and Lapwai Days food service
- Wildfire evacuee and crew feeding
- Flood cleanup kitchen and cooler backup
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Lapwai
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lapwai is about 195 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 Lapwai
US 95 passes through Lapwai and is the main road for a trailer coming from our Boise warehouse. River-canyon grades and winter ice can affect towing. Check Idaho 511 for current conditions, and confirm the route for your trailer size when you call.
If your project spans more than one site, Culdesac, about 7 miles from Lapwai, and Clarkston, about 12 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Genesee at 12 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Lapwai Creek flooding in April 2019 led the Nez Perce Tribe to declare an emergency, and the 2024 Gwen Fire brought evacuation orders to Lapwai and nearby areas. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can place kitchen, shower or refrigeration trailers when disaster disrupts local facilities.
Kitchen trailers available for Lapwai
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 Lapwai
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Asotin, Juliaetta, and Winchester 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 Lapwai 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 Lapwai mobile kitchen rentals in Lapwai 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 Lapwai
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 approves a temporary kitchen on the Nez Perce Reservation?
Permitting can differ among tribal, county and state jurisdictions on reservation land. Contact the Nez Perce Tribe and the public health district serving Nez Perce County before you operate, and confirm which agency approves a temporary or emergency kitchen at your specific site.
What does an emergency feeding setup need on site?
Even in an emergency, a kitchen trailer needs a safe, level location with power, water and wastewater arrangements. Share the site details, expected meal counts and equipment needs when you call, and ask emergency management and the health authority whether temporary approvals apply.
How fast can a trailer get to Lapwai if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Lapwai 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.