About 6,250 feet up
Lima is at moderate altitude, about 6,250 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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Lima, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
At about 6,250 feet, Lima is Exit 15 on I-15 in Beaverhead County, within sight of Monida Pass, the interstate's highest point in Montana at 6,870 feet. The town was called Allerdice, then Spring Hill, before taking its name in 1889. Lima School serves kindergarten through 12th grade, and travelers on I-15 are a steady part of local food-service demand.
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 Lima site.
- County
- Beaverhead County
- Elevation
- About 6,250 ft
- Typical January low
- 6°F
- Typical July high
- 82°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 Lima
January lows near 6°F
Average January nights here drop to about 6°F. For a winter rental we confirm insulated hoses, heat tracing, and a generator or shore-power plan that keeps the heaters running.
Cool summers, highs near 82°F
With July highs around 82°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Helena
Lima is roughly 135 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 Lima
I-15 weather closures
Winter storms have repeatedly closed I-15 near Monida Pass, including a 2019 closure that stopped traffic at Lima. When travelers and truckers are held at the exit, a host business or agency can use a mobile kitchen to feed people while the road is closed.
Deep cold and refrigeration
Lima averages about 52.6 inches of snow a year and has recorded -44°F. In that cold, a walk-in cooler, freezer or propane supply at a restaurant, school or care facility can fail. An emergency refrigeration trailer can protect food while the equipment is repaired.
School kitchen backup
Lima School District serves kindergarten through 12th grade, and Lima High School is a Class C school. If kitchen equipment breaks or a remodel closes the serving line, a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer can keep meals going until the permanent kitchen is working.
- Food service when I-15 closes for weather
- Emergency cooler for deep-cold failures
- School kitchen backup during repairs
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Lima
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lima is about 135 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 Lima
Lima is Exit 15 on I-15, south of Helena on the interstate that runs through southwest Montana and on to the Idaho line over Monida Pass. Storm closures near the pass have stopped traffic at Lima, so check MDT road reports and watch wind and snow forecasts before departure.
The closest towns we serve are Dubois (about 37 miles), Leadore (38 miles), and Dillon (40 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Storms have closed I-15 at Lima, and the town has recorded -44°F. When roads shut and a kitchen or cooler fails at the same time, a 24/7 emergency deployment from the Helena warehouse can help keep food service going.
Kitchen trailers available for Lima
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 Lima
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 Mud Lake, Virginia City, or Sheridan, near Lima.
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 Lima 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 Lima mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Lima, 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 Lima
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
Does altitude change how a kitchen trailer works at Lima?
At about 6,250 feet, water boils at a noticeably lower temperature and propane burners can behave differently. Ask about high-altitude settings for equipment when you reserve, and check with the county sanitarian about any food temperature questions.
What happens if I-15 is closed when the trailer is due?
Weather closures near Monida Pass happen, and dispatch will check MDT road reports and alternate timing with you. Build flexibility into your schedule for winter jobs and confirm county health department approval ahead of time.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Lima 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 Lima 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.