Low elevation, about 3,700 feet
At roughly 3,700 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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Dutton lies at 3,701 feet on Interstate 15 in the Golden Triangle, a region known for wheat and barley. It began as a Great Northern Railway station on the branch line and was incorporated in 1935. Grain elevators and farms anchor activity around town, and a shared school district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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 Dutton site.
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.
At roughly 3,700 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.
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 18°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Dutton'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.
About 90 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.
Farming dominates the area, and the town's grain elevators sit among the wheat fields. During harvest, custom crews and trucking operations work long days far from a restaurant, and a mobile kitchen with showers can feed and house them near the fields.
A K-12 school district operates in town. If a dish machine, oven line, or walk-in cooler fails during the school year, a temporary kitchen or dishwashing trailer can keep lunches on schedule for students while the permanent equipment is repaired or replaced.
A statewide wind disaster was declared in December 2025, with a gust over 104 miles per hour recorded in Teton County, and damaged power lines. Outages like that can spoil stocked food at schools, care facilities, and restaurants, and may call for emergency refrigeration until power and permanent coolers are restored.
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Dutton is about 90 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Dutton is on Interstate 15 north of the Helena warehouse, with access at exit 313, so the trip is a straight interstate run. Wind and drifting snow on the open plains can make winter driving difficult, so check 511 for road conditions before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Fairfield (about 20 miles), Choteau (22 miles), and Conrad (25 miles).
Open 24/7
A state disaster order for Teton County cited extreme cold, high winds, and drifting snow that cut natural gas service and heat. Gas-fired kitchens can go dark in such events, and 24/7 emergency deployment is available for lost cooking or refrigeration.
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.
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 Cascade, Valier, or Shelby, near Dutton.
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
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.
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Dutton mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Delivery and setup of Dutton mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Dutton, with timing confirmed at quote.
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
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.
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.
Montana food licensing is run through the state health department, and many counties handle plan review and inspections under a cooperative agreement. Ask Teton County or the state Food and Consumer Safety Section who covers Dutton before you arrange a trailer.
Teton County has recorded very high winds, including a gust over 104 miles per hour in December 2025. When planning a placement, ask about wind exposure, tie-down needs, and propane or generator setup, and check the forecast before delivery.
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 Dutton depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.