About 5,540 feet up
Carrizozo is at moderate altitude, about 5,540 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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Carrizozo, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Carrizozo is the Lincoln County seat, chosen by a 1909 referendum and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. It sits at 5,545 feet at the north end of the Tularosa Basin, where US 54 and US 380 meet. A lava flow called the Carrizozo Malpais, the Valley of Fires, and film work give visitors reasons to stop.
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 Carrizozo site.
- County
- Lincoln County
- Elevation
- About 5,540 ft
- Typical January low
- 30°F
- Typical July high
- 90°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 Carrizozo
Mild winters, lows near 30°F
January lows near 30°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 90°F
Warm summers, with highs near 90°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 Santa Fe
Carrizozo is roughly 140 miles from Santa Fe, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Carrizozo
County government and courthouse needs
As the county seat, Carrizozo houses county offices. During the June 2024 South Fork fire response, the Emergency Operations Center for Lincoln County moved to the courthouse here. Officials working long shifts may need meals, which a trailer can provide near the courthouse.
Valley of Fires events
The BLM's Valley of Fires Recreation Area lies on the lava flow west of town and has hosted events such as Junior Ranger Days and a 60th-anniversary hike. Agency or group events with campers and volunteers can use a kitchen trailer for meals.
Film and production crews
Carrizozo has served as a filming location, including for The Book of Eli and Wander. Productions shooting in a remote location bring cast and crew who need catering, restrooms, and dressing or sleeping space, which kitchen and support trailers can provide.
- Emergency operations meals at county facilities
- Campground and recreation-area event catering
- Film crew catering, restrooms, and sleeper units
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Carrizozo
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Carrizozo is about 140 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 Carrizozo
From Santa Fe, take I-25 south to US 380 and follow it east; US 380 crosses the Carrizozo Malpais and meets US 54 in town. It is a long two-lane run across open country, so watch for wind and winter weather and check NMDOT before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Capitan (about 16 miles), Ruidoso (23 miles), and Ruidoso Downs (26 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The June 2024 South Fork fire put Lincoln County in a state of emergency, and county operations ran from the courthouse here. Wildfire and flash-flood seasons are a recurring risk, so our 24/7 emergency deployment is aimed at failed kitchens and coolers.
Kitchen trailers available for Carrizozo
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| 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 Carrizozo
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 Tularosa, Corona, or Cloudcroft, near Carrizozo.
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 Carrizozo 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 Carrizozo mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Carrizozo, 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 Carrizozo
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 Lincoln County?
The New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program permits food establishments and temporary events outside Bernalillo County. Confirm with the nearest NMED field office what your site needs, especially for an event on public land.
Can a trailer be used on BLM or other public land?
Events on federal land generally need permission from the managing agency, such as the BLM. Contact the agency's field office about permits, site rules, and timing before you book a trailer for a public-land event.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Carrizozo in an emergency?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency deployment starts with a phone call to (888) 385-5513. Equipment ships from our Santa Fe warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Carrizozo when we 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.