About 4,900 feet up
Boulder is at moderate altitude, about 4,900 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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Boulder, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Boulder is the Jefferson County seat, at roughly 4,900 feet on the Boulder River, where Interstate 15 meets Montana 69. It began as a stagecoach station in the early 1860s and later gained state schools and institutions. Food-service demand comes from county government, a large school district, residential programs, and visitors to Boulder Hot Springs.
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 Boulder site.
- County
- Jefferson County
- Elevation
- About 4,900 ft
- Typical January low
- 12°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 Boulder
January lows near 12°F
Boulder sees January lows near 12°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
Cool summers, highs near 82°F
With July highs around 82°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Close to our Helena warehouse
Boulder is only about 25 miles in a straight line from our Helena warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Boulder
Hot springs retreats and weddings
The historic Boulder Hot Springs inn, on the National Register since 1979, operates as an alcohol-free wellness retreat with 33 rooms and four geothermal pools. Lodging properties hosting retreats, weddings, or large group stays can use a kitchen trailer when a dining room is being renovated or a group outgrows the kitchen.
Residential program kitchens
Boulder has long hosted state-run and private residential programs, including treatment and juvenile detention facilities. Any institution serving meals around the clock depends on its kitchen, and a failed cooler or dish machine can be bridged with refrigeration and dishwashing trailers until repairs are finished.
School and county event meals
Jefferson High School draws from a district of roughly 1,000 to 1,100 square miles, so athletic events, county gatherings, and fundraisers pull people to Boulder from a wide area. Organizers can use a kitchen trailer for tournament weekends or community meals when a single hall kitchen is not enough.
- Retreat and wedding catering support
- Residential facility kitchen outage coverage
- School tournament and county event meals
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Boulder
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Boulder is about 25 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 Boulder
Boulder is about 27 miles south of Helena on Interstate 15, at the junction with Montana 69. The drive is short and mostly interstate. The town sits just east of the Continental Divide and averages 33 inches of snow a year, so check Montana DOT road reports for winter conditions.
The closest towns we serve are Walkerville (about 24 miles), Whitehall (25 miles), and East Helena (26 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Boulder's January average is about 20°F, with roughly 33 inches of snow in a year. Cold snaps can disable refrigeration and heating in institutional kitchens that serve people around the clock, and a 24/7 emergency deployment could provide interim cooking and cold storage.
Kitchen trailers available for Boulder
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 Boulder
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 Townsend, Deer Lodge, or Three Forks, near Boulder.
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 Boulder 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 Boulder mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Boulder, 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 Boulder
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
Which agency permits a food trailer in Jefferson County?
Food establishment oversight in Montana involves both state and local authorities, and arrangements can vary by county. Confirm with the Jefferson County health department or sanitarian what licensing a mobile kitchen needs, especially if you will serve the public or residents.
Do Boulder's elevation and winters affect a trailer?
Boulder sits near 4,900 feet and winters bring snow, so ask about freeze protection and heating. Tell us your site, hookups, and menu, and check with your county health department whether altitude changes anything about approved cooking methods.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Boulder 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 Boulder 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.