Low elevation, about 2,070 feet
Priest River 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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Priest River, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Priest River sits at 2,169 feet on US 2, with SH 57 running north to Priest Lake. Logging shaped its history, and the July Timber Days celebration still centers on a parade, logging competitions, and a car cruise. Winters are heavy: average snowfall is about 74 inches, and the record low is -36°F.
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 Priest River site.
- County
- Bonner County
- Elevation
- About 2,070 ft
- Typical January low
- 21°F
- Typical July high
- 88°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 Priest River
January lows near 21°F
Priest River sees January lows near 21°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 88°F
Warm summers, with highs near 88°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
A long haul from Boise
From our Boise warehouse to Priest River is about 315 miles as the crow flies. Longer hauls mean more planning, so we recommend an early call, and a 24/7 emergency call is always answered.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Priest River
Timber Days weekend
Timber Days runs every July, with a car cruise on Friday and, on Saturday, a fun run, pancake breakfast, quilting show, parade, logging competition, and vendors at several downtown and park sites. Organizers and vendors can add capacity with a kitchen trailer.
Event center banquets and gatherings
The Priest River Event Center on US 2 hosts weddings, funerals, chamber meetings, and community gatherings. A venue without a full catering kitchen can bring in a mobile kitchen trailer so caterers can prepare and serve large meals on site.
Priest Lake summer traffic
SH 57 carries visitors north to Priest Lake through the summer season. Lodges, campgrounds, and event hosts along the corridor may need extra kitchen or dishwashing capacity during peak weekends or when an existing kitchen is down. Having a backup plan ahead of the busy season keeps guests fed when equipment fails.
- Timber Days vendor and volunteer kitchen
- Event center wedding and banquet catering
- Priest Lake corridor peak-weekend capacity
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Priest River
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Priest River is about 315 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 Priest River
From the Boise warehouse, take SH 55 north to US 95, then US 95 north over White Bird Hill and across the Palouse to Lake Pend Oreille. Join US 2 and head west into Priest River. Winter snow is heavy here, so check Idaho 511 before dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, Oldtown, about 6 miles from Priest River, and Newport, about 8 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Dover at 14 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Priest River averages about 74 inches of snow a year, and the record low is -36°F. Summer heat can also spike; a record 108°F was set in June 2021. Either extreme can disable a kitchen or cooler.
Kitchen trailers available for Priest River
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 Priest River
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Spirit Lake, Ponderay, and Athol 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 Priest River 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 Priest River mobile kitchen rentals in Priest River 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 Priest River
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
Can a trailer be used at Timber Days?
Vendors and event organizers typically need a temporary food permit from the public health district and approval from the city or event organizers for the location. Ask the Chamber of Commerce about vendor requirements, then confirm permit steps with the health district.
How much does heavy snow affect planning?
With about 74 inches of snow a year, winter delivery and setup need extra planning. Parking surfaces, utility hookups, and propane should be checked for ice and drifts. Share your site details and dates early so we can plan around the forecast.
How fast can a trailer get to Priest River if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Priest River 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.