About 6,880 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 198°F, a small but real change for steam equipment and baking. Most kitchen trailers run normally here, and we flag anything that needs adjusting when we quote.
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Cuba, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Cuba sits at 6,884 feet on US 550 beneath the Sierra Nacimiento, with the Santa Fe National Forest close by. Highway travelers pass through, and Continental Divide Trail hikers stop here to resupply. The National Christmas Tree was cut from the nearby forest in 2005 and 2019, and Cuba Independent Schools serves the area.
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 Cuba site.
- County
- Sandoval County
- Elevation
- About 6,880 ft
- Typical January low
- 17°F
- Typical July high
- 86°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 Cuba
January lows near 17°F
Cuba sees January lows near 17°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 86°F
Warm summers, with highs near 86°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Close to our Santa Fe warehouse
Cuba is only about 60 miles in a straight line from our Santa Fe warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Cuba
Trail and forest visitor season
Cuba is a resupply stop for hikers on Continental Divide Trail Section 24, and the Santa Fe National Forest's Cuba Ranger District is nearby. A trail group, outfitter event, or land-agency crew could use a mobile kitchen plus shower and sleeper trailers for a multi-day stay.
National Christmas Tree harvest
The Forest Service has cut the National Christmas Tree near Cuba in 2005 and 2019. A harvest brings agency staff, equipment crews, and send-off events to a place with limited commercial dining, and a temporary kitchen can support the crews and the ceremony.
School or care kitchen outage
Cuba has recorded a low of minus 38 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter freeze-ups can disable kitchens. If a school, clinic, or care facility loses cooking or dishwashing during the school year, a temporary kitchen and dish trailer can keep meals going while repairs are made.
- Trail group and crew meals
- Forest Service event and harvest support
- School kitchen backup in winter
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Cuba
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Cuba is about 60 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 Cuba
From the Santa Fe warehouse, take I-25 to its junction with US 550, then follow US 550 northwest through San Ysidro and up to Cuba. US 550 is a busy highway, and winter snow can affect the climb to about 6,900 feet, so check NMDOT conditions before dispatch.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Cuba's record low is minus 38 degrees Fahrenheit, and heavy snow on US 550 can slow resupply in winter. If a walk-in freezer or kitchen fails during a cold snap, 24/7 emergency deployment can bring in a replacement.
Kitchen trailers available for Cuba
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 Cuba
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. 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
When a kitchen closes for a renovation, a repair, or an emergency, the people it feeds still need to eat. Reliable Cuba mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Cuba mobile kitchen rentals in Cuba so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Call (888) 385-5513 any hour. A broken cooler or a closed kitchen does not wait for business hours.
End-to-End Project Support
From picking the right trailer to utility hookups and pickup, one team stays on your job.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent by the week or the month, or lease for a longer project, and send the trailer back when you no longer need it.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Equipment built to handle a full day of service, from the cooking line to the dish room and cold storage.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement, utilities, and wastewater are reviewed with you ahead of delivery so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why clients trust us
We serve commercial and institutional kitchens: healthcare, education, government and military, hospitality, correctional facilities, and caterers. We stand behind what we can confirm: a person on the phone around the clock, delivery and setup coordination, and a quote that spells out terms before you commit.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Cuba
When a cooler warms up overnight, a flood closes the kitchen, or an inspector shuts down the dish room, call us and we begin planning the replacement on that call. It helps to have the unit's make, your available power, and the site address ready.
Frequently asked questions
Who handles food permits in Cuba, New Mexico?
Cuba is in Sandoval County, so the New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program issues food and temporary event permits. Contact the nearest NMED field office to confirm current forms and inspections.
Can a trailer be set up near the national forest?
Placing a trailer on national forest land requires approval from the managing ranger district, and rules differ by site. Contact the Cuba Ranger District and the New Mexico Environment Department before arranging food service on forest land.
Do you take emergency calls for Cuba?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Cuba site is, and we check availability from our Santa Fe warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. We confirm availability, delivery time, and terms with you before anything is reserved.
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.