Low elevation, about 1,940 feet
Culbertson 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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Culbertson, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
At 1,933 feet near the North Dakota line, Culbertson has been an agricultural trade center since dryland farmers arrived under 1909 homestead laws. The Great Northern Railway created the town in 1887, and US 2 runs through it. It is also close to the Bakken oil region, where housing for workers has been tight.
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 Culbertson site.
- County
- Roosevelt County
- Elevation
- About 1,940 ft
- Typical January low
- 9°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 Culbertson
January lows near 9°F
Average January nights here drop to about 9°F. For a winter rental we confirm insulated hoses, heat tracing, and a generator or shore-power plan that keeps the heaters running.
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 Culbertson
Roosevelt County Fair week
The Roosevelt County Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Culbertson every August, with FFA and 4-H exhibits, a horse show, a kids' rodeo, and a free evening concert. A fair board or caterer feeding a multi-day crowd can add a kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer without taxing the fairground facilities.
Oil-region crew demand
A 2011 Montana legislative tour of the Bakken region found housing for oilfield employers was the main problem, and a state transportation official reported losing workers to higher oil-company pay. Contractors who bring in crews can pair a kitchen with showers, restrooms, and sleeper units where hotels and cafes are full.
Extreme-temperature equipment failures
Culbertson has recorded a high of 113 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of minus 57. At either extreme, refrigeration can fail and kitchens can lose equipment. A school, care home, or restaurant that loses a cooler or freezer can bring in an emergency refrigeration trailer to protect its food stock.
- Roosevelt County Fair meal service
- Oilfield contractor kitchen and sleepers
- Emergency refrigeration for care facilities
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Culbertson
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Culbertson 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 Culbertson
From Helena the main route is north on I-15, northeast on US 87 to US 2, then east on US 2 across the Hi-Line to Culbertson. It is a long run on open plains where wind and snow can close roads in winter. Check MDT road reports.
The closest towns we serve are Froid (about 13 miles), Bainville (14 miles), and Medicine Lake (25 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Culbertson's climate has recorded extremes from minus 57 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat waves or deep freezes can overload or break refrigeration, and distances to other suppliers are long, which is where an emergency refrigeration trailer is useful.
Kitchen trailers available for Culbertson
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 Culbertson
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 Fairview, Poplar, or Sidney, near Culbertson.
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 Culbertson 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 Culbertson mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Culbertson, 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 Culbertson
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 food service for a fair in Roosevelt County?
Temporary food service in Montana is generally handled through the county sanitarian or health department under state rules. Contact the Roosevelt County health office early to confirm licensing, inspection, and water and wastewater requirements for your trailer and event.
Can you supply a crew camp for a project near Culbertson?
We rent kitchens, showers, restrooms, laundry, and sleeper units for crews. Placement depends on your site, access, and utility hookups, and local health and zoning rules may apply. Share your headcount and timeline and we can talk through what fits.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Culbertson 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 Culbertson 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.