Low elevation, about 3,950 feet
Pinesdale 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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Pinesdale, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Pinesdale lies in Ravalli County's Bitterroot Valley at 3,960 feet, incorporated in 1980 after settlement began in the early 1960s. Wildfire shapes much of its emergency planning: the 2000 fires forced an evacuation, and in 2016 the fire chief banned open burning within the town when fuels were dry.
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 Pinesdale site.
- County
- Ravalli County
- Elevation
- About 3,950 ft
- Typical January low
- 19°F
- Typical July high
- 85°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 Pinesdale
January lows near 19°F
Pinesdale sees January lows near 19°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 85°F
Warm summers, with highs near 85°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
Pinesdale is roughly 105 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 Pinesdale
Evacuation and fire response
The 2000 fires forced Pinesdale to evacuate, and lightning-caused fires have burned elsewhere in the Bitterroot Valley in recent summers. Fire crews, evacuees and incident staff need hot meals and dishwashing, which a mobile kitchen trailer can supply near a staging area or shelter.
Early fire-danger season
In May 2016 the Forest Service raised Bitterroot fire danger to high, and Pinesdale's fire chief banned open burning in town. Contract hand crews or road crews working in dry months may need sleeper, shower and kitchen units set up at a camp near the work.
Valley facility kitchen failure
Facilities along the Bitterroot Valley's US 93 corridor, from schools to care homes, face the same equipment failures as anywhere. A broken walk-in cooler or dishwasher during a busy fire season can be bridged with a refrigeration or dishwashing trailer while staff handle other demands.
- Wildfire crew and evacuee meal service
- Fire-season camp showers and sleeper units
- Valley facility walk-in cooler failure backup
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Pinesdale
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Pinesdale 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 Pinesdale
Pinesdale is in the Bitterroot Valley of Ravalli County in western Montana, and the valley's main road is US 93. Wildfire has closed US 93 in past seasons, so check Montana DOT and fire-area road information before dispatch. The full route from our Helena warehouse was not verified.
The closest towns we serve are Hamilton (about 6 miles), Stevensville (14 miles), and Darby (21 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire is the clear risk: the 2000 fires led to an evacuation of Pinesdale, and open burning has been banned when dry fuels raised danger. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can support feeding and refrigeration for responders, evacuees or facilities when fire disrupts normal supply.
Kitchen trailers available for Pinesdale
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 Pinesdale
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 Philipsburg, Alberton, or Drummond, near Pinesdale.
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 Pinesdale 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 Pinesdale mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Pinesdale, 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 Pinesdale
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
What permits apply to a base camp kitchen in Ravalli County?
Requirements depend on how long the camp runs, who is served, and where it sits. Ask the Ravalli County health department about temporary food service, and ask the incident or land manager about camp rules if the site is on public land. We can discuss equipment by phone at any hour.
Do fire restrictions affect cooking equipment?
Restrictions can apply to open flame, propane and generators during dry periods, and they vary by agency. Check with the Pinesdale fire chief, Ravalli County, or the forest service before use on or near forest land, and tell us how you plan to power the unit.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Pinesdale 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 Pinesdale 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.