Low elevation, about 3,440 feet
Lavina 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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Lavina, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Lavina began as a stage stop in 1882 on the north bank of the Musselshell River and incorporated in 1920. At 3,442 feet in Golden Valley County, it sits where MT 3 meets US 12. Lavina Public Schools teaches kindergarten through 12th grade, and four of the county's historic properties, including the Adams Hotel, are here.
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 Lavina site.
- County
- Golden Valley County
- Elevation
- About 3,440 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Lavina
January lows near 18°F
Lavina 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 89°F
Warm summers, with highs near 89°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
Lavina is roughly 150 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 Lavina
High water on the Musselshell
A USGS gauge on the Musselshell River at Lavina lists a flood stage of 9.5 feet, and the town sits on the river's north bank. After high water, a damaged restaurant, school or care kitchen can use a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer while cleanup and repairs go on.
School meals during repairs
Lavina Public Schools serves students from kindergarten through high school, and its teams play as the Pirates. If kitchen equipment fails or a remodel closes the serving line, a mobile kitchen trailer can keep school meals going until the permanent kitchen is repaired.
Highway junction crews
MT 3 meets US 12 in town, so crews working on roads, pipelines or utilities in the area pass through the junction. For a crew based nearby, a mobile kitchen with sleeper, shower and restroom units can serve a camp with no local restaurant.
- Kitchen service after Musselshell high water
- School kitchen backup during repairs
- Crew camp meals near the US 12 junction
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Lavina
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lavina is about 150 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 Lavina
US 12 runs east from Helena to Lavina, sharing the road with other routes for short stretches, and MT 3 meets US 12 in town. The plains stretches are open to wind and winter storms, so check MDT road reports before departure and confirm the local approach with dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Broadview (about 14 miles), Ryegate (15 miles), and Roundup (22 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The Musselshell River is monitored at Lavina with a stated flood stage of 9.5 feet. When river water or a winter storm knocks out a kitchen or cooler, 24/7 emergency deployment from the Helena warehouse can help a school or business keep food service going.
Kitchen trailers available for Lavina
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 Lavina
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 Laurel, Harlowton, or Judith Gap, near Lavina.
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 Lavina 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 Lavina mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Lavina, 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 Lavina
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 mobile kitchens need local approval in Golden Valley County?
Montana retail food licenses are validated by the local health officer, and temporary food permits are issued by the county where food is served. Contact Golden Valley County health officials before arrival to confirm what applies to a trailer or catered event.
Can a trailer be set up near the river after flooding?
Not automatically. Ground near the river may be soft or restricted after high water. Ask the county about any floodplain or emergency-management limits on the site, and give dispatch the exact address so they can plan the placement.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Lavina 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 Lavina 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.