About 4,090 feet up
Big Timber is at moderate altitude, about 4,090 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Big Timber, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Big Timber is the Sweet Grass County seat, at about 4,095 feet, with I-90 passing south of town and US 191 running through it. The Northern Pacific made it a major wool-shipping point, and the Crazy Mountain Museum preserves that history. Food-service demand reflects ranching country, interstate travelers, schools, and county government.
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 Big Timber site.
- County
- Sweet Grass County
- Elevation
- About 4,090 ft
- Typical January low
- 20°F
- Typical July high
- 86°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 Big Timber
January lows near 20°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 20°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 86°F
Big Timber's July highs average about 86°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Helena
About 115 miles in a straight line from our Helena 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 Big Timber
Boulder River flooding
On June 13, 2022, the Boulder River south of Big Timber flooded roads and homes during widespread flooding across the upper Yellowstone basin. After high water, displaced residents, repair crews, and damaged kitchens can all need meals and cold storage, and a mobile kitchen with refrigeration can fill that gap.
Cold snaps and chinook swings
Big Timber has recorded a low of -47°F, and chinook winds often bring sudden winter warm spells. Sharp temperature swings can freeze lines and strain refrigeration, and a failed walk-in cooler at a restaurant, school, or care facility can mean lost stock overnight without a temporary refrigeration trailer.
County seat gatherings
As the county seat, Big Timber hosts school activities, county government functions, and public gatherings. When a school kitchen is under repair, or when a large community meal or fundraiser outgrows a hall kitchen, a trailer with cooking and dishwashing capability can handle service on site.
- Flood-recovery meals and cold storage
- Cold-snap refrigeration emergency backup
- School and county event kitchen support
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Big Timber
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Big Timber is about 115 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 Big Timber
From Helena, take US 12 and US 287 south, then continue to I-90 east. Interstate 90 passes south of Big Timber and US 191 runs through town. Chinook winds and winter snow can change road conditions quickly, so check Montana DOT road reports before dispatching a long trailer.
The closest towns we serve are Livingston (about 32 miles), Clyde Park (32 miles), and Columbus (36 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
In June 2022 the Boulder River flooded roads and homes south of Big Timber, and flood warnings recur when snowmelt pushes it past flood stage. A 24/7 emergency deployment could supply meals and refrigeration when kitchens or access roads are affected.
Kitchen trailers available for Big Timber
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 Big Timber
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 Harlowton, Ryegate, or Joliet, near Big Timber.
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 Big Timber 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 Big Timber mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Big Timber, 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 Big Timber
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
Does flooding affect where a trailer can be staged?
Staging near the river can be risky during runoff. Choose a site on higher ground, and check with Sweet Grass County disaster and emergency services about flood conditions and road access before delivery. Confirm water, power, and drainage for the trailer as well.
Who permits a mobile kitchen in Sweet Grass County?
Mobile and temporary food operations are generally handled by the local health authority. Contact the Sweet Grass County health department about permits and inspections, and describe your event or emergency use so you know whether temporary approval or other paperwork applies.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Big Timber 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 Big Timber 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.