Low elevation, about 3,390 feet
At roughly 3,390 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.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Lodge Grass, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Lodge Grass sits at 3,366 feet on the Crow Reservation, a short drive from Interstate 90 at exit 530. Food-service demand follows the school calendar, summer travel through the region, and the mid-August gathering of Crow Fair, which has run since 1904. Lodge Grass Schools has operated a public system here since 1908, and July highs average about 90 degrees.
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 Lodge Grass site.
- County
- Big Horn County
- Elevation
- About 3,390 ft
- Typical January low
- 16°F
- Typical July high
- 88°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 Lodge Grass
January lows near 16°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 16°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 88°F
Lodge Grass's July highs average about 88°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 240 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 Lodge Grass
Crow Fair week feeding
Crow Fair takes place each August on the reservation, with teepee camps along the Little Bighorn River and a daily parade, powwow and rodeo. Camps, vendors and event organizers feed large crowds for several days, and a rented kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer can add capacity without any permanent construction.
Flood shelter and recovery meals
In May 2011 floodwater cut Lodge Grass off, closed a long stretch of Interstate 90, and sent more than 100 residents to shelter at the high school. If high water threatens that pattern again, a mobile kitchen can feed shelter occupants and recovery crews while ordinary kitchens are unusable.
School kitchen outage
Lodge Grass Schools runs a public K-12 system, and its high school doubled as a flood shelter in 2011. If the cafeteria kitchen closes for repairs, a failed walk-in cooler, or an inspection problem, a kitchen trailer and a refrigeration trailer can keep meals going on school days.
- Crow Fair week camp and vendor catering
- Flood shelter and recovery crew meals
- School cafeteria backup during kitchen repairs
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Lodge Grass
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lodge Grass is about 240 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 Lodge Grass
Lodge Grass is reached from Interstate 90 at exit 530, so a trailer leaving our Helena warehouse would join I-90 and follow it to that exit. The interstate has closed for long stretches during major floods, as in 2011, so check Montana DOT road reports before dispatch. Final streets in town were not verified.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Floodwater in May 2011 isolated the town and left parts of the reservation without electricity and water for more than a day. A grass fire also burned east of Lodge Grass in August 2021. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is built for events like these.
Kitchen trailers available for Lodge Grass
Nine mobile kitchen layouts, 24 ft to 40 ft. Pick by how many meals you serve and what you cook, then confirm power: most models run on 220V single-phase service. Prices are monthly starting rates; your quote confirms the final 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 Lodge Grass
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 Lodge Grass 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 Lodge Grass mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Lodge Grass, 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 Lodge Grass
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 approves a temporary kitchen trailer on the Crow Reservation?
It depends on the site and the operator, so confirm before booking. Authority may involve Big Horn County, the state, or the Crow Tribe, depending on where the trailer sits and who runs it. Contact the county health department and tribal offices early, and share the site with us so we can plan.
Can a trailer be arranged for Crow Fair in August?
Mid-August is the busiest event period in the area, so ask as early as you can about availability, power and water at your camp or vendor site. Confirm event-organizer rules and health permits, since requirements for temporary food service differ by site. We answer calls 24/7.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Lodge Grass 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 Lodge Grass 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.