Low elevation, about 2,230 feet
Smelterville 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
Smelterville, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Smelterville takes its name from the Bunker Hill smelter, which began operating in 1917; residents picked the name by voice vote in 1929. Sitting at 2,228 feet in the Silver Valley, it is bordered on the north by I-90 and the Shoshone County Airport. Mining history, highway travel and ski traffic shape local 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 Smelterville site.
- County
- Shoshone County
- Elevation
- About 2,230 ft
- Typical January low
- 23°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 Smelterville
January lows near 23°F
Smelterville 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 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 Smelterville is about 270 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 Smelterville
Winter storms on the I-90 corridor
I-90 runs along the north side of the city on its way to Lookout Pass, which tops out at 4,725 feet beside a ski area. Winter closures and crashes can leave drivers and crews stuck, and nearby businesses may need extra cooking capacity to feed them.
Mining and industrial shutdown crews
The Silver Valley is known for a long history of silver, lead and zinc mining. Contractors working on industrial maintenance or site projects here often need field kitchens, restrooms and showers for crews that work long shifts away from home.
Senior care and institutional kitchens
In Shoshone County, 25.2 percent of residents were 65 or older in 2020. Nursing homes, senior meal programs and clinics depend on working kitchens, and a failed range, dish machine or cooler can be covered by a temporary trailer during repair.
- Feeding stranded travelers during I-90 closures
- Crew kitchens for industrial and mining projects
- Dishwashing trailer for care-facility kitchen repairs
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Smelterville
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Smelterville is about 270 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 Smelterville
From Boise, take US 20/26 west to join US 95, Idaho's only road linking the Panhandle with the rest of the state. The route climbs White Bird Hill, rises onto the Palouse on a long grade, then reaches I-90 for the run east into the Silver Valley.
If your project spans more than one site, Kellogg, about 2 miles from Smelterville, and Wardner, about 2 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Pinehurst at 3 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Shoshone County is steep and forested, and the Great Fire of 1910 burned much of it. Wildfire, smoke or a winter highway closure can disrupt kitchens and strand crews, which is when 24/7 emergency deployment of food and refrigeration trailers matters.
Kitchen trailers available for Smelterville
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 Smelterville
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 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 Smelterville 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 Smelterville mobile kitchen rentals in Smelterville 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 Smelterville
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 health agency handles food permits in Shoshone County?
Panhandle Health District serves Shoshone County along with Benewah, Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai. Its environmental health staff issue permits, inspect establishments and review plans. Call the district before your trailer arrives to confirm what applies to a temporary or emergency kitchen.
Can a trailer reach us during winter snow?
I-90 is the main approach, and Lookout Pass to the east is a winter trouble spot. Check Idaho 511 for road status, tell us about your site access and any snow storage, and we will plan around conditions. Do not assume a lot is plowed.
How fast can a trailer get to Smelterville if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Smelterville 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.