Low elevation, about 2,940 feet
Baker 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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Baker, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Baker is the Fallon County seat, at 2,940 feet where US 12 and Montana 7 cross. It grew along the Milwaukee Road rail line and then around oil and gas discovered nearby in 1912. Today food-service demand comes from the energy sector, schools, healthcare, and the Fallon County Fair and Rodeo, held each August.
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 Baker site.
- County
- Fallon County
- Elevation
- About 2,940 ft
- Typical January low
- 14°F
- Typical July high
- 85°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 Baker
January lows near 14°F
Baker sees January lows near 14°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 85°F
Warm summers, with highs near 85°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 Helena
Expect a long delivery: roughly 370 miles straight-line from Helena. Tell us the date you need the kitchen running and we plan the haul, the escort needs, and the setup crew around it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Baker
Fallon County Fair and Rodeo week
The Fallon County Fair and Rodeo fills the fairgrounds each August, and the same grounds have hosted the Montana High School Rodeo Association state finals. Fair boards, caterers, and concession operators facing a surge of visitors and contestants can add a kitchen and dishwashing trailer for the busiest days.
Severe storm recovery
On June 11, 2016, an EF-3 tornado destroyed several houses in Baker and damaged dozens more. After a storm like that, shelters, volunteer crews, and displaced residents need meals while local kitchens may be without power or water, and a mobile kitchen with a refrigeration trailer can serve as a central feeding point.
Oil and gas workforce surges
Baker has seen oil and gas activity since the 1912 discoveries, and a 2014 description called it a boomtown at the edge of the oil fields. When drilling or maintenance work picks up, restaurants and lodging fill quickly, and crews may need a temporary kitchen, showers, or sleeper units.
- Fallon County Fair and rodeo food service
- Storm-recovery feeding after severe weather
- Oil and gas crew camp meals
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Baker
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Baker is about 370 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 Baker
From Helena, US 12 runs east through central Montana and shares the road with I-94 for a stretch before it leaves the interstate and continues east to Baker; I-90 and I-94 offer another way to the same junction. Montana 7 runs north-south through town. Plains winters can slow trailers, so check Montana DOT road reports.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Baker recorded a low of -34°F in February 2021, and an EF-3 tornado struck in June 2016. Deep cold can knock out refrigeration and heating in commercial kitchens, and severe storms can disrupt power and water, both of which a 24/7 emergency deployment would address.
Kitchen trailers available for Baker
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 Baker
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
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 Baker 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 Baker mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Baker, 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 Baker
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
What do I need to run a food trailer at the county fair?
Fair and event food service in Montana is generally overseen by the local health authority, so contact the Fallon County health department and the fair board before the event. Ask about temporary food permits, water and handwashing, and power hookups at the fairgrounds.
How cold does Baker get, and does it affect a trailer?
Baker's record low is -34°F, set in February 2021, and it averages about 29 inches of snow a year. Cold-weather setup matters for water lines and refrigeration, so tell us your site and dates, and we can talk through heat, freeze protection, and power needs.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Baker 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 Baker 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.