Low elevation, about 2,580 feet
Potlatch 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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Potlatch, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
A lumber company built Potlatch from scratch: Potlatch Lumber Company incorporated in 1903, and its mill opened on September 11, 1906. The mill closed in August 1981 and the town was later sold to its residents. Today the commercial district is on the National Register of Historic Places, and 26 acres of the old mill site are set aside for new industry.
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 Potlatch site.
- County
- Latah County
- Elevation
- About 2,580 ft
- Typical January low
- 24°F
- Typical July high
- 86°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 Potlatch
January lows near 24°F
Potlatch sees January lows near 24°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 86°F
Warm summers, with highs near 86°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
Potlatch is roughly 230 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 Potlatch
Potlatch Days heritage weekend
The town's logging-heritage celebration has a documented history stretching back decades, with parades and crosscut contests in the historical society's photo archive. A multi-day community event like this needs food service for volunteers, competitors, and visitors, which a mobile kitchen trailer can supply on site.
Music festival and historic district crowds
The Potlatch Historical Society is based here, and a music festival also takes place in town. Event organizers working in a historic district with limited commercial kitchen space can use a kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer for performers and volunteers.
Mill-site construction crews
Leaders have set aside 26 acres of the former mill site to attract industrial tenants. Crews building or fitting out new facilities there will need meals, showers, and washing facilities on site before permanent kitchens or break rooms exist. Planning kitchen support early helps projects keep to schedule.
- Potlatch Days volunteer and visitor meals
- Festival kitchen in the historic district
- Crew catering on the former mill site
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Potlatch
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Potlatch is about 230 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 Potlatch
From the Boise warehouse, take SH 55 north to US 95, then US 95 north over White Bird Hill and the long grade onto the Palouse. SH 6 branches off US 95 about a mile west of the former mill and serves the town directly. Check Idaho 511 in winter.
If your project spans more than one site, Onaway, about 1 mile from Potlatch, and Palouse, about 8 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Garfield at 13 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The town's mill-era layout and older commercial buildings mean a failed cooler or kitchen outage can leave a business without options. A 24/7 emergency refrigeration or kitchen trailer can hold service together until repairs finish.
Kitchen trailers available for Potlatch
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| 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 Potlatch
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Farmington, Troy, and Deary 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 Potlatch 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 Potlatch mobile kitchen rentals in Potlatch 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 Potlatch
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
Is a trailer allowed inside the historic district?
The commercial district is on the National Register of Historic Places, though that listing alone does not restrict temporary equipment. Ask the city about street closures, parking, and any local rules for placing a trailer, and confirm food permits with the county's public health district.
Will the route from Boise be affected by winter weather?
Winter storms can slow US 95 over White Bird Hill and the grade onto the Palouse. Idaho 511 shows live conditions. Tell us your event or outage date as early as possible so travel can be planned around the forecast.
How fast can a trailer get to Potlatch if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Potlatch 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.