Low elevation, about 3,040 feet
Alberton 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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Alberton, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Alberton sits at exit 75 on Interstate 90 in Mineral County, at about 3,055 feet. The town was named for a railroad president, and rail history still shapes it, from a volunteer-run Railroad Museum to the Railroad Day festival each July. Food-service demand comes from interstate traffic, a K-12 school, a Bible school, and summer community events.
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 Alberton site.
- County
- Mineral County
- Elevation
- About 3,040 ft
- Typical January low
- 16°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Alberton
January lows near 16°F
Alberton sees January lows near 16°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 89°F
Warm summers, with highs near 89°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 Helena
Alberton is roughly 120 miles from Helena, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Alberton
Railroad Day festival crowds
Railroad Day has run since 1985 on the third Saturday in July, centered on Hank Roat Memorial Park, with live music plus food and craft vendors in past years. A caterer, nonprofit, or event organizer expecting a large single-day crowd could add a self-contained kitchen trailer with a full cooking line and handwashing.
Interstate incident and evacuation feeding
In April 1996 a train carrying chlorine derailed near Alberton, about 1,000 people were evacuated, and I-90 stayed closed for nineteen days. A similar rail or highway emergency could leave displaced residents and response crews needing hot meals, which a mobile kitchen and refrigeration trailer can supply at a shelter site.
Older school kitchens under repair
Older school buildings, like the 1920 brick structure in Alberton listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be hard to retrofit. When a kitchen is being repaired or a walk-in cooler fails, a temporary dishwashing or refrigeration trailer parked outside can keep meal service going.
- Railroad Day festival vendor and crowd feeding
- Evacuee and responder meals after interstate incidents
- Temporary school kitchen or cooler backup
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Alberton
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Alberton is about 120 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 Alberton
From Helena, US 12 climbs MacDonald Pass, which tops out at 6,312 feet on the Continental Divide, then connects with I-90 westbound. Alberton is at exit 75. Annual snowfall in town averages about 49 inches and the pass is higher, so check Montana DOT road reports in winter before departure.
The closest towns we serve are Superior (about 24 miles), St. Ignatius (28 miles), and Plains (37 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 1996 chlorine derailment forced about 1,000 evacuations and shut I-90 for nineteen days. Rail and interstate incidents can leave evacuees and responders without a kitchen close at hand, which is where a 24/7 emergency deployment of cooking and refrigeration trailers would help.
Kitchen trailers available for Alberton
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 Alberton
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Stevensville, Ronan, or Hot Springs, near Alberton.
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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Alberton mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Alberton mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Alberton, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Alberton
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Who do I contact about a temporary food permit for an event in Alberton?
Temporary food vendor rules in Montana are handled through the local health authority, so contact the Mineral County public health office and the event organizer early. Ask what a mobile kitchen trailer must show, such as handwashing, water supply, and inspection, since requirements can differ by event and by operation.
Can a trailer be delivered to Alberton in winter?
Winter weather is a factor on MacDonald Pass and I-90, and Alberton averages about 49 inches of snow a year. We are open 24/7, so tell us the date and site and we will plan around Montana DOT road conditions. Confirm site access, power, and water before the trailer arrives.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Alberton in an emergency?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Helena warehouse, and the delivery time to Alberton depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
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.