Low elevation, about 3,350 feet
At roughly 3,350 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.
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Stevensville, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
St. Mary's Mission was founded here in 1841, the first permanent non-Indigenous settlement in what is now Montana. Today Stevensville is a Bitterroot Valley town reached from US 93 by MT 269, with a K-12 school district, more than forty National Register properties and a summer Creamery Picnic.
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 Stevensville site.
- County
- Ravalli County
- Elevation
- About 3,350 ft
- Typical January low
- 22°F
- Typical July high
- 87°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 Stevensville
January lows near 22°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 22°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 87°F
Stevensville's July highs average about 87°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 100 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 Stevensville
Creamery Picnic and summer events
The Creamery Picnic and its parade draw the local community each summer. Organizers, caterers or vendors feeding a crowd across a weekend may need a licensed mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer set up near the event.
Wildfire smoke and evacuation season
The Sharrott Creek Fire started on August 23, 2024, three miles west of town, and grew to more than 2,000 acres. A relief agency or fire camp could use a kitchen trailer, showers or restrooms for crews and displaced residents.
School or lodging kitchen outage
Stevensville Public Schools serves kindergarten through grade 12, and the historic district supports restaurants and lodging. A cooler failure or kitchen shutdown at a school, restaurant or lodge during repairs can be bridged with a refrigeration trailer or a self-contained kitchen.
- Creamery Picnic weekend food service
- Fire camp or evacuee feeding
- School or restaurant cooler failure backup
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Stevensville
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Stevensville is about 100 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 Stevensville
From Helena, the likely path is I-90 west toward the Bitterroot Valley, then US 93 south and MT 269 into Stevensville. We have not confirmed pass conditions on the western Montana leg, so check Montana DOT road reports before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Pinesdale (about 14 miles), Hamilton (18 miles), and Darby (34 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire season is the main local risk. A lightning fire burned west of town in August 2024, and smoke concerns were serious enough in 2025 that a local group offered air filters to residents. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchen or cold-storage trailers.
Kitchen trailers available for Stevensville
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 Stevensville
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 Alberton, Philipsburg, or Drummond, near Stevensville.
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 Stevensville 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 Stevensville mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville
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 Ravalli County?
Montana's state health department licenses retail food establishments, and county environmental health offices often handle plan review and inspections. Contact the Ravalli County environmental health office before you set up, since requirements for temporary or mobile units can differ.
Is the road to Stevensville affected by fire or smoke?
Wildfire and smoke can affect travel and air quality in the valley, especially late summer. Check Montana DOT road reports and county emergency announcements before moving a trailer, and plan for possible delays.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Stevensville 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 Stevensville 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.