About 4,950 feet up
Around 4,950 feet, cooking equipment needs only minor adjustment, such as longer boil times. We note it in your setup sheet.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Clayton, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Clayton is the Union County seat in the northeast corner of New Mexico, where US 64, US 87, US 56, and US 412 meet. Cattle trails, the Santa Fe Trail's Cimarron Cutoff, and the Herzstein Memorial Museum are part of its history. About 15 miles away, Clayton Lake State Park has a fishing lake and fossil dinosaur footprints.
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 Clayton site.
- County
- Union County
- Elevation
- About 4,950 ft
- Typical January low
- 25°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 Clayton
January lows near 25°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 25°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 90°F
Clayton's July highs average about 90°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 Santa Fe
About 165 miles in a straight line from our Santa Fe 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 Clayton
Union County Fair week
The Union County Fair is held each August at the fairgrounds, run by the Union County Fair Association for 4-H and FFA members and the community, and the 2026 fair ran August 5 to 8. Fairs with rodeo events and long days can use extra cooking and dishwashing.
Winter highway closures
Blizzards, high winds, and drifting have closed US 64/87 on the long stretch west of Clayton for hours at a time. Travelers can end up stuck, and local restaurants, shelters, and lodging can be short on staff or supplies, so a temporary kitchen can add capacity.
Fourth of July and park visitors
Clayton holds a parade each Independence Day, and the state park draws visitors in the warm months. Organizers and operators feeding crowds on a holiday weekend, or around a state park visit, may want a mobile kitchen, dish capacity, or cold storage to handle the peak.
- County fair cooking and dishwashing support
- Stranded-traveler feeding during blizzard closures
- Holiday weekend event catering and cold storage
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Clayton
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Clayton 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 Clayton
From Santa Fe, take I-25 north to where US 64/87 leaves it, then follow US 64/87 east across open plains to Clayton. Blizzards and high winds have closed this long stretch, so check NMDOT conditions and winter forecasts before dispatch.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Winter blizzards, whiteouts, and wind have repeatedly closed US 64/87 near Clayton. Our 24/7 emergency deployment covers kitchens and coolers disrupted by storms and outages.
Kitchen trailers available for Clayton
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 Clayton
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. 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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Clayton mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Clayton mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Clayton around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Clayton
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
Who permits a temporary kitchen in Union County?
The New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program permits food establishments and temporary events like county fairs, outside Bernalillo County. Confirm with the nearest NMED field office what your fair or facility needs.
How do winter closures affect booking a trailer?
US 64/87 can close for blizzards and wind, sometimes for several hours. Share your preferred delivery window, and check NMDOT conditions before dispatch, so we can plan around a closure and confirm the site is accessible.
How fast can a trailer get to Clayton if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Santa Fe warehouse, and the delivery time to Clayton depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
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.