About 4,120 feet up
Hobson is at moderate altitude, about 4,120 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Hobson, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hobson sits at 4,105 feet on the Judith River, a townsite the Great Northern Railway platted in 1908 after a freight-wagon crossing and an 1881 post office came first. Judith Basin County's economy rests on livestock, small grains and forage, so food-service demand here follows harvest crews, the school calendar and county-wide summer gatherings.
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 Hobson site.
- County
- Judith Basin County
- Elevation
- About 4,120 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°F
- Typical July high
- 84°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 Hobson
January lows near 18°F
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.
Cool summers, highs near 84°F
Summer highs near 84°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Delivery from Helena
About 105 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 Hobson
Harvest and cattle-work crews
County extension materials describe Judith Basin County's economy as livestock, small grains and forage, and rank it tenth in Montana for beef cattle. When an operation brings in extra hands for harvest or large cattle work, a mobile kitchen trailer can feed the crew on site without building anything permanent.
School kitchen out of service
Hobson Public School serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade and shares an athletic co-op with a neighboring school. If kitchen equipment fails mid-year or a renovation shuts the serving line, a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer can keep meals going while the permanent kitchen is repaired.
County fair and rodeo season
The Judith Basin County Fair runs a full week of 4-H exhibits and livestock shows each summer, and rodeos are held on the same county fairgrounds. Organizers or caterers feeding exhibitors, families and spectators across several days may need extra cooking and dishwashing capacity beyond what a fairground building offers.
- Feeding harvest and cattle-work crews
- School kitchen backup during repairs
- County fair and rodeo food service
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Hobson
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hobson 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 Hobson
The final approach is on US 87 and Secondary Highway 239, which meets US 87 in Judith Basin County. Hobson averages about 44 inches of snow a year, so check Montana Department of Transportation road reports before dispatch. Confirm the complete routing from Helena for a long trailer with dispatch before departure.
The closest towns we serve are Moore (about 9 miles), Stanford (19 miles), and Lewistown (20 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Records at a nearby experiment station run from 103°F down to -48°F, and annual snowfall averages about 44.5 inches. A deep freeze or storm that takes out a school kitchen or a walk-in cooler is the kind of event 24/7 emergency deployment is meant for.
Kitchen trailers available for Hobson
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.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Hobson
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 Denton, Judith Gap, or Harlowton, near Hobson.
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 Hobson 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 Hobson mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Hobson, 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 Hobson
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
Do I need a permit to run a mobile kitchen in Judith Basin County?
Montana retail food licenses are issued through the state but are not valid until the local health officer signs them, and temporary event permits come from the county where the event is held. Call the county health department early to confirm what your specific setup needs.
Can a kitchen trailer operate through a Judith Basin winter?
Winters here bring real snow and cold, with a record low of -48°F at a nearby station. Ask about heated or winter-ready equipment and about power and fuel hookups when you reserve, and plan snow-cleared, level ground for the trailer.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Hobson 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 Hobson 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.