About 5,590 feet up
Red Lodge is at moderate altitude, about 5,590 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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Red Lodge, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
US 212 turns into the Beartooth Highway just south of Red Lodge, a Carbon County town at 5,588 feet. Coal mining once defined it; today skiing, fly fishing, the national skijoring finals and a busy July of rodeo and motorcycle rally weekends carry the economy. A local clinic provides emergency and primary care.
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 Red Lodge site.
- County
- Carbon County
- Elevation
- About 5,590 ft
- Typical January low
- 12°F
- Typical July high
- 79°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 Red Lodge
January lows near 12°F
Red Lodge sees January lows near 12°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 79°F
With July highs around 79°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Helena
Red Lodge is roughly 165 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 Red Lodge
July rodeo and rally
The Home of Champions Rodeo runs July 2 to 4, and the Beartooth Motorcycle Rally follows in mid-July. Back to back, they put heavy pressure on food service. A caterer or event operator could add a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer to serve crowds beyond what local restaurants handle.
Pass season on the Beartooth Highway
The Beartooth Highway typically opens around Memorial Day and closes in mid-October; in 2023 it shut on October 10. A lodge or restaurant that loses kitchen capacity at the start of that window could use a trailer kitchen instead of losing its busiest weeks.
Rock Creek flooding
On June 13, 2022, Rock Creek flooded Red Lodge, forcing evacuations, damaging bridges and roads and washing out sections of the Beartooth Highway. After a flood, kitchens and walk-in coolers in affected buildings can be out of service for weeks, and temporary cooking and cold storage bridge the gap.
- Rodeo week and rally event catering
- Winter ski-season kitchen backup for lodges
- Flood recovery refrigeration and temporary cooking line
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Red Lodge
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Red Lodge is about 165 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 Red Lodge
From Helena, trailers join I-90 eastbound and approach Red Lodge on MT 78 or on US 212 from the north; the final miles are hillier. The Beartooth Highway south of town closes for winter, typically by mid-October, so it is not a winter route. Check MDT road reports before moving.
The closest towns we serve are Bridger (about 18 miles), Fromberg (22 miles), and Joliet (24 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Rock Creek flooding in June 2022 damaged bridges and roads and forced evacuations, and winter snow with a closed Beartooth Highway limits routes in and out. A flooded kitchen or failed cooler is where 24/7 emergency deployment can help.
Kitchen trailers available for Red Lodge
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 Red Lodge
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 Columbus, Frannie, or Deaver, near Red Lodge.
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 Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Red Lodge, 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 Red Lodge
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
Which office handles temporary food permits in Carbon County?
Carbon County Environmental Health, based in Red Lodge, is the local contact for food licensing questions. Forms and fees for temporary events can differ from neighboring counties, so call the office to confirm what a trailer kitchen needs before your event date.
Can a trailer reach Red Lodge in winter?
The Beartooth Highway closes for winter, usually by mid-October, so trailers would use MT 78 or the US 212 approach from the north instead of the pass. Snow still applies, and with the town at 5,588 feet, nights are cold, so ask about freeze protection and check MDT road reports.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge 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.