Low elevation, about 3,960 feet
At roughly 3,960 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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Drummond, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Drummond sits at about 3,954 feet just north of the Clark Fork River in Granite County, reached from Interstate 90 exits 153 and 154. The Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1883, and the community still gathers around Front Street, which hosts a summer farmers' market, and City Park, which allows camping. A PRCA rodeo is held every July.
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 Drummond site.
- County
- Granite County
- Elevation
- About 3,960 ft
- Typical January low
- 16°F
- Typical July high
- 87°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 Drummond
January lows near 16°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 16°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 87°F
Drummond's July highs average about 87°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.
Close to our Helena warehouse
Our Helena warehouse is about 55 miles away, so equipment does not travel far. That helps in an emergency, and we plan placement and hookups with you before the trailer rolls.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Drummond
July PRCA rodeo
The Drummond rodeo reached its 84th year in 2025 and is held every July. Rodeo committees, concession groups, and visiting vendors may need cooking and dishwashing capacity beyond what the grounds offer, and a trailer can supply it for the weekend.
Wildfire response crews
In September 2025 the Windy Rock Fire, started by lightning, burned about 15 miles northeast of town and led to evacuation warnings. Fire crews and support staff working a fire like that need hot meals, showers, and refrigeration at a base camp.
Community fundraising events
Drummond runs a May mud bog and tough-truck event that raises money for suicide awareness, plus a weekly summer market on Front Street. Volunteer organizers who feed large crowds at events like these can use a licensed kitchen trailer instead of improvised cooking.
- Rodeo weekend food service
- Wildfire crew meals and showers
- Volunteer-run community event kitchens
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Drummond
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Drummond is about 55 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 Drummond
From the Helena warehouse, US 12 runs west over MacDonald Pass and the Continental Divide to Garrison, then Interstate 90 continues west to Drummond's exits 153 and 154. The pass section is two-lane mountain road, so check 511 for winter conditions before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Philipsburg (about 24 miles), Deer Lodge (27 miles), and Stevensville (46 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The Windy Rock Fire burned northeast of Drummond in September 2025 and prompted evacuation warnings near Cottonwood Creek. Wildfire evacuations and crew staging can quickly overload local food service; 24/7 emergency deployment covers kitchens, refrigeration, and showers.
Kitchen trailers available for Drummond
Nine mobile kitchen layouts, 24 ft to 40 ft. Pick by how many meals you serve and what you cook, then confirm power: most models run on 220V single-phase service. Prices are monthly starting rates; your quote confirms the final 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 Drummond
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 Walkerville, Hamilton, or Pinesdale, near Drummond.
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 Drummond 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 Drummond mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Drummond, 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 Drummond
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 for a rodeo week?
Temporary events and mobile food operations generally need approval from the county sanitarian or the state health department, and which one applies can differ by county. Contact Granite County and the state Food and Consumer Safety Section early, and ask what plan review they require.
Can a trailer be set up in Drummond City Park?
City Park allows camping, but that does not mean a large trailer can be placed there. Ask the town about use of the park, utility connections, and any event permits before you plan a location.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Drummond 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 Drummond 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.