About 4,140 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 204°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
Fort Sumner, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Fort Sumner is the seat of De Baca County, at about 4,045 feet on the eastern New Mexico plains. The U.S. Army held Navajo and Mescalero Apache people at Bosque Redondo here from 1863 to 1868, and Billy the Kid is buried in the old military cemetery. US 60 runs through the village, with US 84 arriving from the north.
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 Fort Sumner site.
- County
- De Baca County
- Elevation
- About 4,140 ft
- Typical January low
- 28°F
- Typical July high
- 97°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 Fort Sumner
Mild winters, lows near 28°F
January lows near 28°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 97°F
At 97°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
Fort Sumner is roughly 130 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 Fort Sumner
Old Fort Days and summer visitors
A travel guide describes Old Fort Days, held around the second week of June, as the village's big annual celebration. History sites like the Bosque Redondo Memorial and the Billy the Kid Museum also draw road-trip traffic. A caterer or event group could use a kitchen trailer to feed a crowd beyond what local restaurants can handle.
Balloon campaign crews
A NASA-related scientific balloon facility operates from the old airfield here each spring and fall, according to published reference sources. Seasonal teams of technicians and support staff on a launch campaign need meals on odd hours. A mobile kitchen and shower or sleeper units could support a temporary team.
Cold snap or heat spike at a care facility
Recorded temperatures here have ranged from 110 degrees Fahrenheit to 27 below zero. Extremes like that stress coolers, freezers, and kitchen equipment at a school, clinic, or lodging operation. If a unit fails, an emergency refrigeration trailer can protect stored food while repairs are arranged.
- Feeding crowds at Old Fort Days
- Meals for seasonal balloon launch crews
- Backup refrigeration for school or clinic
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Fort Sumner
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Fort Sumner is about 130 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 Fort Sumner
From the Santa Fe warehouse, the approach follows US 84 coming in from the north, which meets US 60 at the village. Eastern plains highways are open and exposed, so wind and winter weather can slow a wide load. Verify the specific route and any permit needs with NMDOT.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Winters here can reach well below zero, with records near 27 below, and about nine inches of snow falls in an average year. A deep freeze that takes out heating or power at a kitchen is a situation where emergency deployment helps keep meals going.
Kitchen trailers available for Fort Sumner
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 Fort Sumner
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 Fort Sumner 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 Fort Sumner mobile kitchen rentals in Fort Sumner 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 Fort Sumner
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
Does the trailer need special approval for an event like Old Fort Days?
Food at a public event usually needs a permit from the New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program, and event organizers sometimes set their own vendor rules. Check with the Environment Department and the event organizer well ahead of time, because temporary permits have their own application steps.
How cold is too cold for a mobile kitchen in De Baca County?
Winter lows can be severe, so water lines, hoses, and wastewater connections need freeze protection. Tell us the conditions at your site and the length of the stay so heating, insulation, and hookups can be discussed before the unit is dispatched.
Do you take emergency calls for Fort Sumner?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Fort Sumner 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.