About 4,520 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 203°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.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Elephant Butte, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Elephant Butte, at 4,495 feet in Sierra County, sits beside Elephant Butte Reservoir and Elephant Butte Lake State Park, the largest body of water in New Mexico. The park has nine campgrounds and a visitor center near its main gate. Summer boating and camping drive visitor traffic, with a fireworks show on the Fourth of July weekend and a balloon regatta in late August.
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 Elephant Butte site.
- County
- Sierra County
- Elevation
- About 4,520 ft
- Typical January low
- 32°F
- Typical July high
- 98°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 Elephant Butte
Mild winters, lows near 32°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 32°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
July highs near 98°F
At 98°F a cooking line and a refrigeration unit compete for the same power and the same cool air. Refrigerated trailers work hardest in these months, and a failed walk-in can lose a day of stock fast, which is why we treat cooler failures as emergencies.
Delivery from Santa Fe
About 190 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 Elephant Butte
Fourth of July weekend
The Fourth of July weekend fireworks show at the lake brings one of the year's biggest crowds. Marinas, restaurants, and event operators around the park may need extra cooking, dishwashing, and cold storage for the weekend, and a mobile kitchen can add capacity.
Balloon regatta in late August
The Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta has run in late August at the state park, with 2025 dates of August 22 to 24. Organizers, vendors, and crews at a multi-day event need dependable food service, and a mobile kitchen can supply meals for staff and visitors.
Memorial Day to Labor Day season
A summer shuttle serves the park on Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and a Junior Open Fishing Tournament runs on Father's Day weekend. A failed cooler during peak weekends is costly, and a refrigeration trailer can protect stock.
- Fourth of July weekend overflow kitchen
- Balloon regatta vendor and crew meals
- Refrigeration trailer for peak lake weekends
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Elephant Butte
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Elephant Butte is about 190 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 Elephant Butte
The lake area sits in Sierra County, and the park's main gate and campgrounds are the likely drop points; confirm access and placement with park staff. Summer weekends can bring heavy lake traffic. The route from the Santa Fe warehouse is not confirmed in the sources used here.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Peak summer weekends at the lake, especially around the Fourth of July, put heavy demand on local kitchens and coolers. 24/7 emergency deployment is available if a cooler or kitchen fails during a holiday weekend.
Kitchen trailers available for Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte mobile kitchen rentals in Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte
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 permits a food event at Elephant Butte Lake State Park?
Sierra County food permits come through the New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program, and events on state park land also need park approval. Contact the park office, listed on county tourism pages, and your nearest NMED field office early.
Are event dates for the lake fixed?
Not always. County listings show the balloon regatta date varying from year to year, and event details are subject to change. Confirm the current schedule with the park or the event organizers before booking a trailer.
Do you take emergency calls for Elephant Butte?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Elephant Butte 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.