About 6,070 feet up
Around 6,070 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Sun Valley, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Planned by Union Pacific chairman W. Averell Harriman, Sun Valley opened in December 1936 with a lodge at 5,920 feet and the world's first chairlifts. Bald Mountain, 2,829 acres of skiing and a calendar of music, film and writers' events keep the resort's lodges, restaurants and event kitchens busy.
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 Sun Valley site.
- County
- Blaine County
- Elevation
- About 6,070 ft
- Typical January low
- 13°F
- Typical July high
- 82°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 Sun Valley
January lows near 13°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 13°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 82°F
Summer highs near 82°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Boise
About 95 miles in a straight line from our Boise warehouse. That is a regional delivery: we confirm the road route, any seasonal limits, and the timing when we quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Sun Valley
Ski season and national race weeks
The resort has 17 lifts and 121 trails, and has hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships and World Cup races, including the World Cup finals in March 2025 with a return scheduled for March 2027. Race weeks can overload hospitality kitchens.
Summer festivals
The Sun Valley Music Festival has run since 1984, the Writers' Conference since 1995 and the Film Festival since 2012. Organizers and caterers who host large audiences may need an extra kitchen or dishwashing trailer for a tent, lawn or temporary site.
Lodge and hotel kitchen failures
The Sun Valley Lodge has 220 rooms, with the Inn alongside it. A hotel kitchen or walk-in cooler that fails during a full-house weekend can be backed up by a mobile kitchen or refrigeration trailer while permanent equipment is repaired.
- Added kitchens for ski race weeks
- Caterer capacity at festival tents
- Walk-in cooler backup during full-house weekends
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Sun Valley
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Sun Valley is about 95 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 Sun Valley
Sun Valley is reached by a 3.6-mile spur of SH 75, the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. From Boise, use the highways south of the valley; Galena Summit at 8,701 feet lies on the Stanley side, north of the resort. Winter conditions apply, so check Idaho 511.
If your project spans more than one site, Ketchum, about 2 miles from Sun Valley, and Hailey, about 12 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Bellevue at 15 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The area gets heavy winter snow and mountain weather, and a full-capacity resort weekend leaves little spare kitchen or cold-storage margin. If equipment fails or a storm cuts supply, 24/7 emergency deployment can add temporary capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Sun Valley
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 Sun Valley
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Carey, Fairfield, and Mackay 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley mobile kitchen rentals in Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley
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 district permits temporary kitchens in Blaine County?
Idaho's regional public health districts issue food establishment and temporary food permits. Contact the district that serves Blaine County early and ask about plan review, inspection and handwashing requirements for a temporary kitchen at a resort or event site.
Does altitude or winter affect a kitchen trailer at 5,900 feet?
Yes, it can. Some gas appliances run differently at altitude, and freezing temperatures threaten water lines. Give our team your site, utilities and fuel details and ask about winterizing and heated hookups before scheduling.
How fast can a trailer get to Sun Valley if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Sun Valley 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.