Low elevation, about 1,470 feet
Orofino 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.
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Orofino, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Orofino lies on the south bank of the Clearwater River at 1,286 feet, along US 12 and the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway. Gold miners founded the Oro Fino camp in 1861, and timber anchored the economy for generations. State institutions, including Idaho State Hospital North and a correctional institution, operate here, and visitors arrive for July 4, a spring rifle event and Lumberjack Days.
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 Orofino site.
- County
- Clearwater County
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- Typical January low
- 23°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Orofino
January lows near 23°F
Orofino sees January lows near 23°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 91°F
Warm summers, with highs near 91°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
Orofino is roughly 200 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 Orofino
Lumberjack Days and county fair
Held each September, the 76th annual Orofino Lumberjack Days and Clearwater County Fair ran September 11 to 14, 2025, with log rolling, axe throwing, livestock exhibits and a carnival. Vendor groups and organizers feeding crowds across several days can add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer.
Institutional kitchen outage
Orofino hosts state-run residential institutions, including a hospital and a correctional facility, that depend on continuous meal service. When a kitchen line, hood system or dish machine fails, a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer can keep meals moving while repairs or inspections are completed.
Summer heat and refrigeration
Idaho's all-time high of 118 degrees F was recorded at Orofino on July 28, 1934, and summers here are hot and dry. During heat waves walk-in coolers and freezers at restaurants, lodges and caterers work hardest, and an emergency refrigeration trailer protects stock if one fails.
- Event kitchen for Lumberjack Days crowds
- Backup kitchen for institutional meal service
- Emergency coolers during summer heat
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Orofino
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Orofino is about 200 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 Orofino
From Boise, US 95 north climbs White Bird Hill and later descends a second long grade, both averaging above 7 percent with runaway truck ramps southbound. At the Clearwater River, follow US 12 east to Orofino; it is a two-lane undivided highway on the river's south bank. Check Idaho 511 in winter.
If your project spans more than one site, Peck, about 8 miles from Orofino, and Weippe, about 17 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Nezperce at 17 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Orofino recorded Idaho's highest temperature on record, 118 degrees F in 1934, and its summers are hot and dry. A failed cooler or kitchen cannot wait. We operate 24/7 and can deploy emergency refrigeration or a mobile kitchen from our Boise warehouse.
Kitchen trailers available for Orofino
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 Orofino
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Craigmont, Kamiah, and Elk River 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 Orofino 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 Orofino mobile kitchen rentals in Orofino 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 Orofino
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
Which agency permits a kitchen trailer in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County is in Public Health - Idaho North Central District, which handles food establishment permitting. Rules for mobile and temporary kitchens depend on the setup, so contact the district early to confirm plan review, inspection and water and wastewater requirements.
Should I plan ahead for Lumberjack Days?
Yes. Event vendors typically need food permits before the event, and organizers may set their own vendor rules. Confirm deadlines with the health district and the fair and Lumberjack Days organizers, and reserve equipment well before late summer, since the event is held every September.
How fast can a trailer get to Orofino if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Orofino 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.