About 5,960 feet up
Around 5,960 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
St. Charles, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Settled by Mormon pioneers in May 1864, St. Charles sits at 5,962 feet near the northwest shore of Bear Lake, where summer homes have added to the community. US 89 runs through town, and summer boating and winter snow sports shape when visitors and seasonal residents arrive.
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 St. Charles site.
- County
- Bear Lake County
- Elevation
- About 5,960 ft
- Typical January low
- 14°F
- Typical July high
- 84°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 St. Charles
January lows near 14°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 14°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 84°F
Summer highs near 84°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
A long haul from Boise
From our Boise warehouse to St. Charles is about 265 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 St. Charles
Summer lake season
Bear Lake is a summer destination for swimming, boating and water-skiing, and Bear Lake County sees a seasonal rise in commerce. Restaurants, campgrounds and event hosts around the lake can use a mobile kitchen when a permanent kitchen is down or demand outruns it.
Cold-season recreation
In cooler months visitors come to the lake region for ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling, and the valley floor sits above 5,900 feet with long winters. Lodges and outfitters hosting groups may need extra kitchen, dishwashing or refrigeration capacity. A refrigeration trailer also helps when holiday crowds fill the coolers.
Canyon camping and group gatherings
St. Charles Canyon at the edge of town offers hiking and camping. Groups such as church gatherings, family reunions and organized camps can need a temporary kitchen or dishwashing trailer where facilities were not built for large numbers. Check access first, since canyon roads and campsites can limit trailer length.
- Lakeside event kitchens during summer boating season
- Meal service for winter recreation groups
- Dishwashing trailer for large camp gatherings
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to St. Charles
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. St. Charles is about 265 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 St. Charles
US 89 passes through St. Charles and ties the Bear Lake area to the rest of southeast Idaho, with US 30 and SH 36 also in the county. The haul from Boise is long, and winters at this elevation are cold and snowy. Check Idaho 511 before leaving.
If your project spans more than one site, Bloomington, about 5 miles from St. Charles, and Paris, about 8 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Garden City at 12 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Bear Lake County has high elevation, long winters and a summer surge of lake visitors. A winter cold snap or a holiday-weekend crowd can overload or disable a kitchen or cooler, and 24/7 emergency deployment covers those cases.
Kitchen trailers available for St. Charles
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 St. Charles
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Montpelier, Laketown, and Franklin 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles mobile kitchen rentals in St. Charles 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 St. Charles
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 handles temporary food permits for Bear Lake County?
Southeastern Idaho Public Health lists Bear Lake County among the counties it serves, and its Environmental Health program covers food safety. Phone the district before the trailer arrives to ask about permits, plan review and inspection for a temporary kitchen.
Is elevation a concern for a trailer in St. Charles?
The valley floor is above 5,900 feet, which can affect some gas appliances and makes winter freezing a real concern. Tell our team your site, fuel and water arrangements, and ask about winterizing before scheduling a delivery.
How fast can a trailer get to St. Charles if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your St. Charles 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.