Low elevation, about 3,510 feet
At roughly 3,510 feet there is no altitude adjustment for burners, ovens, or dish-machine water. Humidity and heat matter more, and we plan refrigeration and ventilation around them.
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Conrad, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Conrad lies along I-15 in the heart of Montana's Golden Triangle, known for wheat and barley, with pulses, oilseeds, and hay also grown across Pondera County. Incorporated in 1908, the county seat sits at 3,514 feet. Whoop-Up Trail Days each June, farm-season work, schools, and a critical access health facility generate steady demand for food service.
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 Conrad site.
- County
- Pondera County
- Elevation
- About 3,510 ft
- Typical January low
- 15°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 Conrad
January lows near 15°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 15°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 85°F
Conrad's July highs average about 85°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 110 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 Conrad
Whoop-Up Trail Days
Whoop-Up Trail Days takes over downtown Conrad around the first weekend of June, with a rodeo, a parade, a pancake breakfast, and a rhubarb festival. Organizers feeding large crowds over several days can use a kitchen trailer for hot meals and a dishwashing trailer to keep cleanup moving.
Harvest and farm-season crews
Pondera County's wheat, barley, pulse, and oilseed fields keep farm crews, custom operators, and hauling contractors busy through summer and fall. Cooperatives, ag businesses, and landowners hosting meals for large field crews can add cooking and dishwashing capacity where a standard kitchen would not keep up.
Winter cold and failed coolers
Conrad averages nearly 47 inches of snow a year and has dropped to minus 46 degrees Fahrenheit. A school cafeteria, care facility, or restaurant that loses a walk-in cooler or freezer during a cold snap or power failure can keep food safe by moving stock into a refrigeration trailer.
- Whoop-Up Trail Days event meal service
- Harvest-season crew kitchen on farms
- Walk-in freezer failure backup
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Conrad
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Conrad is about 110 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 Conrad
From Helena it is a direct run north on I-15, with Conrad reached from exits 335 and 339. Winter storms and wind can affect the interstate on the open plains, so check MDT road reports before dispatch, especially from late fall through early spring.
The closest towns we serve are Valier (about 17 miles), Shelby (23 miles), and Dutton (25 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Deep winter cold and snowy stretches are part of life on the Golden Triangle, with record lows near minus 46 degrees Fahrenheit. A winter outage or a failed compressor can put stored food at risk, which is where emergency refrigeration is useful.
Kitchen trailers available for Conrad
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 Conrad
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 Choteau, Cut Bank, or Fairfield, near Conrad.
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 Conrad 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 Conrad mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Conrad, 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 Conrad
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
Do we need a permit to run a kitchen trailer at Whoop-Up Trail Days?
Temporary food service in Montana is usually licensed through the county sanitarian or health department, with state oversight. Contact the Pondera County health office well ahead of the event to confirm which license, inspection, and water setup apply to your operation.
Is Conrad hard to reach in winter?
Conrad is on I-15, a major corridor, so access is better than many Montana towns. Even so, snow, ice, and wind can slow travel. We track MDT road reports and will talk through timing with you before sending a trailer.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Conrad 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 Conrad 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.