Low elevation, about 2,200 feet
Fort Peck 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.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Fort Peck, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Fort Peck was laid out in 1934 to house the workers who built the earthen dam on the Missouri River, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still runs the dam, powerhouses, and lake from here. Summer sets the pace for food service: boaters, anglers, campers, and audiences at a historic 940-seat theatre all arrive over a few summer months.
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 Fort Peck site.
- County
- Valley County
- Elevation
- About 2,200 ft
- Typical January low
- 10°F
- Typical July high
- 88°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 Fort Peck
January lows near 10°F
Average January nights here drop to about 10°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 88°F
Warm summers, with highs near 88°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 280 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 Fort Peck
Summer theatre season
The Fort Peck Summer Theatre has staged summer stock since 1970 in a 1934 building that was part of the original government town. A production company or event organizer who needs meals for cast, crew, and audience nights beyond what existing kitchens can turn out could park a kitchen trailer beside the venue.
Race weekends at the park
The Longest Dam Race, with a 10K, 5K, walk, and bike race, is based at Kiwanis Park in June. A race committee or sponsor feeding runners, volunteers, and families after the finish line may want a cooking line and a dishwashing trailer for a single weekend instead of a temporary tent setup.
Dam and highway work crews
Spillway repairs after the 2011 flood ran for years, and the Montana Department of Transportation scheduled major repairs on MT 24 on both sides of town for summer 2026. Contractors on projects like these often need crew kitchens, showers, laundry, and sleeper units close to the work.
- Cast, crew, and audience meals at the theatre
- Race-day meals for Longest Dam Race volunteers
- Crew kitchens for dam or MT 24 contractors
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Fort Peck
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Fort Peck is about 280 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 Fort Peck
From Helena, the route runs north on I-15, then US 87 to US 2, east along the Hi-Line, and south on MT 24 to the dam and town. MDT has scheduled major MT 24 repairs for summer 2026, so check the state road report for work zones before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Nashua (about 10 miles), Glasgow (16 miles), and Wolf Point (38 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
In June 2011 the dam made record releases and the lake reached a record pool, and repairs to the spillway lasted for years. If flooding, a power loss, or an evacuation knocks out local kitchens, a 24/7 emergency deployment can supply cooking and refrigeration.
Kitchen trailers available for Fort Peck
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 Fort Peck
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 Saco, Jordan, or Circle, near Fort Peck.
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 Fort Peck 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 Fort Peck mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Fort Peck, 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 Fort Peck
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
Who permits a food operation for a summer event near the lake?
Montana law has temporary food establishments obtain a permit from the local regulatory authority in the county where they operate. Contact the Valley County sanitarian or health department early, since some counties ask for applications a couple of weeks before the event.
Can a trailer be set up at a Corps campground or recreation area?
Land and campgrounds managed by the Corps of Engineers follow their own rules and approvals. Contact the Fort Peck Project office well ahead of any plan to place a trailer on its land, and confirm food permitting with the county health department separately.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Fort Peck 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 Fort Peck 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.