Low elevation, about 2,080 feet
Glendive 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
Glendive, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Glendive, the Dawson County seat, lies at 2,083 feet along the Yellowstone River and I-94, just east of Makoshika State Park. The Northern Pacific Railway founded it, and it remains an agricultural and ranching center with Dawson Community College and a regional events center. Fair, rodeo, and trade-show dates bring seasonal crowds.
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 Glendive site.
- County
- Dawson County
- Elevation
- About 2,080 ft
- Typical January low
- 11°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 Glendive
January lows near 11°F
Glendive sees January lows near 11°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 87°F
Warm summers, with highs near 87°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 350 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 Glendive
Fair and PRCA rodeo
The Dawson County Fair and PRCA Rodeo takes place at the county fairgrounds on the second full weekend of August, with 4-H and open-class exhibits and rodeo contestants. Organizers or sponsors who need meals for exhibitors, volunteers, and crowds can add a kitchen trailer and a dishwashing unit alongside the fairground kitchens.
Agri-Trade Expo in March
The Glendive Agri-Trade Expo, a long-running event marking its 48th year in March 2026, fills the Eastern Plains Event Center with farm and ranch visitors. In a cold month, caterers and event hosts may need extra cooking and warming space or a refrigeration trailer when permanent capacity is stretched.
River water interruption
In 2015, a pipeline spill released about 30,000 gallons of Bakken crude into the Yellowstone River, contaminating drinking water. A future water problem could force a school, care home, or restaurant to stop using normal supplies, which is when a self-contained trailer plus health department guidance becomes useful.
- Fair and rodeo weekend meal service
- Extra capacity for Agri-Trade Expo catering
- Self-contained kitchen during a water problem
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Glendive
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Glendive is about 350 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 Glendive
From Helena, US 12 runs east across central Montana to I-94, and I-94 then continues east to Glendive. The Interstate is the main route into town, though winter blowing snow can close US 12 or I-94 for periods, so check MDT road reports.
The closest towns we serve are Wibaux (about 26 miles), Terry (36 miles), and Richey (41 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The 2015 Yellowstone River spill contaminated drinking water here, and an F4 tornado struck the city in 1961. Water contamination, severe weather, or equipment failure can disrupt kitchens, and a 24/7 emergency deployment can bring cooking and refrigeration to the site.
Kitchen trailers available for Glendive
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 Glendive
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 Circle, Plevna, or Sidney, near Glendive.
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 Glendive 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 Glendive mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Glendive, 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 Glendive
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 Glendive fairground event?
Montana temporary food permits generally come from the local regulatory authority in the county where the event runs. Call the Dawson County health department or sanitarian ahead of the fair, and ask whether a mobile kitchen needs its own plan review.
Does a kitchen trailer need a municipal water hookup?
Requirements depend on the unit and the site. Ask your rental provider what hookups the trailer needs, ask the county health department how potable water and wastewater must be handled, and confirm utility access with the venue before the trailer arrives.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Glendive 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 Glendive 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.