About 5,230 feet up
Philipsburg is at moderate altitude, about 5,230 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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Philipsburg, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Philipsburg, the Granite County seat, stands at 5,233 feet on Montana Highway 1 and was platted in 1867. Mining shaped it until the mines and sawmills closed in the 1980s; restored historic buildings, galleries and the Broadway Hotel, reopened in 2003, now anchor visitor trade. Discovery Ski Area nearby gives the area both a winter and a summer season.
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 Philipsburg site.
- County
- Granite County
- Elevation
- About 5,230 ft
- Typical January low
- 13°F
- Typical July high
- 80°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 Philipsburg
January lows near 13°F
Philipsburg sees January lows near 13°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
Cool summers, highs near 80°F
With July highs around 80°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Close to our Helena warehouse
Philipsburg is only about 60 miles in a straight line from our Helena warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Philipsburg
Ski weekends
Discovery Ski Area, roughly 15 to 30 minutes from town by different accounts, often opens on weekends early in the season and adds days as winter goes on. Lodges, restaurants and event hosts handling a ski-weekend crowd can add a kitchen trailer when permanent kitchens fill up.
Historic district hosts
Philipsburg's historic district, with restored buildings, galleries and sapphire-hunting businesses, draws summer visitors, and Granite Ghost Town State Park is nearby. A hotel or restaurant closed by a kitchen fire, hood failure or inspection problem can keep serving with a rented kitchen trailer.
Long mountain winters
Winters here are long and dry, and the town sits at 5,233 feet. A walk-in cooler or freezer that fails at a school, lodge or care kitchen while roads are snowy is hard to replace quickly, and a refrigeration trailer can protect stock during the wait.
- Ski weekend lodge and restaurant overflow
- Historic district hotel kitchen backup
- Granite County school kitchen outage backup
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Philipsburg
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Philipsburg is about 60 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 Philipsburg
Montana Highway 1, the Pintler Veterans Memorial Scenic Byway, runs through Philipsburg, and travelers reach it by turning south off Interstate 90. Our Helena warehouse is the starting point. Winter conditions can slow mountain highways, so check Montana DOT before dispatch. The exact route was not verified.
The closest towns we serve are Drummond (about 24 miles), Deer Lodge (27 miles), and Stevensville (40 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
At 5,233 feet, Philipsburg has long, dry winters and wetter summers, and visitor traffic peaks around ski season and summer. A power loss or kitchen failure at those times is what our 24/7 emergency deployment can answer with cooking or refrigeration capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Philipsburg
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 Philipsburg
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 Walkerville, Hamilton, or Pinesdale, near Philipsburg.
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 Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Philipsburg, 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 Philipsburg
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 temporary kitchen in Granite County?
Check with the Granite County health department or sanitarian about temporary food service rules for your site and use. Bring your dates, menu and site address. If the need is urgent, you can call us at any hour and we will discuss the equipment while you confirm approvals.
Does winter weather affect delivery to Philipsburg?
Snow and ice can slow travel on mountain highways, and conditions change by the day. Check Montana DOT road reports and tell us the date and access details for your site, including where a trailer can park and connect to power and water.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg 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.