About 5,630 feet up
Wells is at moderate altitude, about 5,630 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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Wells, Nevada Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Wells sits at about 5,630 feet at the junction of I-80 and US 93, a stop that began on the California Trail and grew with the railroad. The Humboldt River rises from springs just west of town. Travelers pass through on both highways, and the Ruby Mountains and Angel Lake Road draw hikers, campers and snowmobilers.
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 Wells site.
- County
- Elko County
- Elevation
- About 5,630 ft
- Typical January low
- 16°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Wells
January lows near 16°F
Wells sees January lows near 16°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 91°F
Warm summers, with highs near 91°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
A long haul from Carson City
Expect a long delivery: roughly 290 miles straight-line from Carson City. Tell us the date you need the kitchen running and we plan the haul, the escort needs, and the setup crew around it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Wells
Rebuilding after an earthquake or fire
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake in February 2008 damaged older brick buildings in Wells, and an 1877 fire had earlier destroyed much of the town. The high school buildings were repaired and back in use about six months later. A school or public building that closes after damage needs meal service in the meantime.
Highway closures at the I-80 and US 93 junction
Wells is where two long highway corridors meet, and the US 93 corridor south of town has a 136-mile stretch with no services. When storms or crashes strand travelers and truckers, local lodging and restaurants fill fast, and a mobile kitchen can supplement hot-meal service.
Summer mountain events and camping
Visitors head to the Ruby Mountains and Angel Lake each summer, and Ruby Mountain Mule Days has been listed as a June event. Organizers or outfitters hosting groups could use a kitchen trailer for meals, though they should confirm current dates and site rules with the local agencies.
- School or public building meal service after damage
- Hot meals for stranded travelers during closures
- Group meals for summer mountain events
Delivery from our Carson City warehouse to Wells
We keep equipment in Carson City, the Nevada capital, and plan every delivery from there. Wells is about 290 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 Wells
From Carson City, US 50 and SR 439 (USA Parkway) or I-580/US 395 lead to I-80, which follows the Humboldt River east, crossing Emigrant Pass at 6,114 feet and passing through a highway tunnel before reaching Wells. Winter storms can close or slow the interstate.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wells recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in 2008, a record low of minus 36 degrees Fahrenheit and about 41 inches of snow in an average year. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply refrigeration or cooking when damage or a deep freeze disables a kitchen.
Kitchen trailers available for Wells
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 Wells
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 Wells 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 Wells mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Wells, 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 Wells
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
How do we protect a trailer from freezing in Wells?
Wells has recorded lows near minus 36 degrees Fahrenheit and averages roughly 41 inches of snow a year. Cold can freeze water lines and strain refrigeration. Ask about winter set-up, heated or protected water, and a reliable power and fuel supply before you schedule delivery.
Where do we get a permit for a temporary kitchen in Elko County?
Temporary food permits in most Nevada counties other than Clark and Washoe have been issued at the state level, and a state notice describes a move to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Confirm the current agency and application lead time with them, and with the event organizer or land manager.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Wells in an emergency?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Carson City warehouse, and the delivery time to Wells 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.