Low elevation, about 2,650 feet
Melba 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
Melba, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Founded in 1912 by Clayton Todd and named for his daughter, Melba sits at 2,651 feet in Canyon County, about three miles northeast of the Snake River and within the Boise metropolitan area. Melba Joint School District 136 runs an elementary school and a high school, and the Snake River Valley setting shapes local life.
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 Melba site.
- County
- Canyon County
- Elevation
- About 2,650 ft
- Typical January low
- 25°F
- Typical July high
- 100°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 Melba
January lows near 25°F
Melba sees January lows near 25°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 100°F
Summer heat near 100°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.
Close to our Boise warehouse
Melba 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 Melba
Start of the school year
Melba's school district calendar sets the first day of the 2026-27 year for August 19. A district facing a kitchen renovation or equipment failure before term can bring in a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer so that meals stay on schedule while the permanent kitchen is repaired.
Wildfire near homes
A wildfire just outside Melba in 2015 threatened about 20 homes. When a fire threatens neighborhoods, crews, evacuees and shelters need meals and showers in volume, and a mobile kitchen with shower units can support them without drawing on stretched local kitchens.
Regional disaster support
In July 2026 the governor declared a wildfire disaster emergency across neighboring Owyhee County after the Big Grass Fire. Staging areas and shelters around the region may need kitchen, dishwashing and refrigeration trailers placed close to the Snake River Valley.
- School kitchen renovation or outage coverage
- Wildfire crew and evacuee meal support
- Regional disaster staging kitchen and showers
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Melba
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Melba 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 Melba
Melba is in Canyon County, in the Boise metropolitan area, so the haul from our Boise warehouse is short compared with most of the state. Trailers use state highways and local roads from there. Check Idaho 511, and confirm site access, overhead clearance and turn radius when you call.
If your project spans more than one site, Marsing, about 18 miles from Melba, and Greenleaf, about 25 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Homedale at 26 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire has come close to Melba, including a 2015 fire just outside it that threatened homes, and the state declared a wildfire disaster emergency in neighboring Owyhee County in July 2026. Our 24/7 emergency deployment covers kitchen, shower and refrigeration needs.
Kitchen trailers available for Melba
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 Melba
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Notus, Wilder, and Emmett 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 Melba 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 Melba mobile kitchen rentals in Melba 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 Melba
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 temporary kitchen in Canyon County?
Canyon County is generally served by Southwest District Health, which publishes a temporary food application. Confirm with the district or county health department what a mobile or temporary kitchen needs and how early to apply.
What site preparation does a kitchen trailer need?
Plan for a level pad, room to maneuver a tow vehicle, and access to power, water and wastewater. Share dimensions, overhead clearance and utility locations when you call, and ask about generator or propane needs if hookups are not available.
How fast can a trailer get to Melba if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Melba 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.