Low elevation, about 2,900 feet
At roughly 2,900 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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Hardin, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hardin is the Big Horn County seat, just north of the Crow Indian Reservation, where the Little Bighorn River joins the Bighorn River east of town. I-90 runs along its north side, and an 800-acre industrial park has rail and interstate access. June and August bring the year's heaviest visitor traffic.
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 Hardin site.
- County
- Big Horn County
- Elevation
- About 2,900 ft
- Typical January low
- 17°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Hardin
January lows near 17°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 17°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 91°F
Hardin's July highs average about 91°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.
Delivery from Helena
About 220 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.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Hardin
Little Big Horn Days
Hardin holds Little Big Horn Days on the third weekend of June, with a parade, a PRCA rodeo, and a Custer's Last Stand reenactment. Event committees, sponsors, and vendors feeding large crowds over several days can add cooking lines, refrigeration, and dishwashing capacity to what the town's venues offer.
Crow Fair overflow
Crow Fair takes place each August near the Little Bighorn River, about 15 miles from Hardin, and lodging in the area is often tight that week. Hosts, vendors, and agencies supporting visitors may need extra kitchens, showers, restrooms, and sleeper units for staff and crews.
Detention facility and industrial kitchens
The Rocky Mountain Regional Detention Facility, a federal corrections site, and the town's industrial park are institutional-scale operations. If a food-service area at such a facility is closed for repair or inspection, a self-contained kitchen trailer can keep meals going, subject to the facility's security rules.
- Parade and rodeo weekend meal service
- Staff and vendor camps during Crow Fair
- Temporary kitchen for institutional repairs
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Hardin
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hardin is about 220 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 Hardin
From Helena, take US 12 east across central Montana to US 87, then US 87 south to I-90 and east on I-90 to Hardin. Winter wind and snow can close or slow these highways, so check MDT road reports before dispatch.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Heavy rain in May 2011 flooded roads and canceled graduations on the Crow Reservation just south of Hardin, and the Little Bighorn and Bighorn rivers meet near town. Floods or an event surge could overload kitchens, and a 24/7 deployment can help.
Kitchen trailers available for Hardin
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 Hardin
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
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 Hardin 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 Hardin mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Hardin, 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 Hardin
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 booth or kitchen for Little Big Horn Days?
Montana requires temporary food establishments to obtain a permit from the local regulatory authority in the county where they operate. Contact the Big Horn County health department early, and ask whether a mobile kitchen needs plan review before the event.
Does Crow Fair fall under county or tribal rules?
Crow Fair takes place on the Crow Indian Reservation, so tribal authorities may have their own requirements that differ from the county. Ask the event organizers and the relevant tribal office what applies to a kitchen trailer, and check the county health department for work off the reservation.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Hardin 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 Hardin 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.