Low elevation, about 3,560 feet
Hamilton 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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Hamilton, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hamilton, the Ravalli County seat, lies at 3,563 feet in the Bitterroot Valley along US 93. Copper king Marcus Daly founded it, and his 50-room mansion still draws visitors. Daly Hospital, Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Bitterroot College, and a 700-seat performing arts center anchor a year-round institutional base, while summer fires shape the season.
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 Hamilton site.
- County
- Ravalli County
- Elevation
- About 3,560 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°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 Hamilton
January lows near 18°F
Hamilton sees January lows near 18°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.
Delivery from Helena
Hamilton is roughly 105 miles from Helena, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Hamilton
Wildfire evacuations and crews
The Roaring Lion Fire in 2016 burned more than 13 square miles south of town and led to the evacuation of over 600 homes, and the 2000 fires prompted a state of emergency. Evacuation centers and firefighting support operations often need large-scale kitchens, showers, and laundry on short notice.
Events on the Daly Mansion lawns
The Daly Mansion sits on 26 acres of lawns, and the Hamilton Performing Arts Center runs a performing arts series in a 700-seat house. Caterers and event hosts staging weddings, galas, or festival nights outdoors can bring in a kitchen trailer and a dishwashing unit to handle large service without taxing a venue kitchen.
Health-care and school kitchen outages
The area's institutions include Daly Hospital, the public schools, and Bitterroot College. When a walk-in freezer or main kitchen fails at an institution serving patients or students, an emergency refrigeration trailer or short-term kitchen can protect food and keep meals on schedule during repairs.
- Evacuee and firefighter feeding during wildfire season
- Outdoor wedding and gala catering at the mansion
- Backup freezer for hospital or school kitchens
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Hamilton
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hamilton is about 105 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 Hamilton
From Helena, take US 12 west over MacDonald Pass and the Continental Divide to I-90, follow I-90 west, then turn south on US 93 into the Bitterroot Valley. Winter snow on the pass can slow travel, so check MDT road reports before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Pinesdale (about 6 miles), Darby (16 miles), and Stevensville (18 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire is the main threat. The Roaring Lion Fire in 2016 forced hundreds of evacuations, and the Observation Point Fire in July 2025 prompted evacuation notices near the valley's southern end. A 24/7 emergency deployment can support feeding and refrigeration.
Kitchen trailers available for Hamilton
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 Hamilton
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 Philipsburg, Alberton, or Drummond, near Hamilton.
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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton
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 handles food permits in Ravalli County for an evacuation or event kitchen?
Temporary food permits in Montana come from the local regulatory authority in the county where the work happens. Contact the Ravalli County environmental health office, and in an emergency ask the incident command or emergency operations center how food service is being coordinated.
Can a trailer be placed at the county fairgrounds or a park?
Fairgrounds and parks have their own managers and rules. The fairgrounds served as a livestock site during the 2016 fire, so county officials do use the site in emergencies. Ask the property manager about space, power, and water, and the health department about permitting.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.