About 6,640 feet up
Magdalena is at moderate altitude, about 6,640 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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Magdalena, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Cattle and sheep were once driven into Magdalena along a stock trail, used from 1885 through 1971, to reach the railroad spur that ended here. At 6,664 feet in Socorro County, the village now draws visitors for ranching heritage, rock and mineral shops, galleries, and dark skies, with the Very Large Array about 24 miles west.
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 Magdalena site.
- County
- Socorro County
- Elevation
- About 6,640 ft
- Typical January low
- 26°F
- Typical July high
- 87°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 Magdalena
Mild winters, lows near 26°F
January lows near 26°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 87°F
Warm summers, with highs near 87°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
Magdalena 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 Magdalena
Enchanted Skies Star Party week
Every October the Enchanted Skies Star Party brings amateur astronomers to the area, and guests can tour the Magdalena Ridge Observatory. A chamber, club, or caterer feeding a multi-day crowd of observers might use a mobile kitchen near the viewing grounds.
Rodeo and reunion weekend
Local listings describe an Old Timers Reunion and Rodeo with food vendors, a parade, and a rodeo, traditionally in July, though its current schedule should be confirmed. An organizer cooking for a parade-day crowd could use a trailer kitchen and a dishwashing unit.
Cold snap takes down a kitchen
Record lows here have reached about -24°F. Frozen water lines or a failed heater can shut a restaurant, school, or lodging kitchen overnight. A mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer can bridge service for a few days while plumbing and equipment are repaired and inspected.
- Meals for star party and gallery tour crowds
- Rodeo and parade weekend food service
- Winter freeze backup for local kitchens
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Magdalena
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Magdalena 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 Magdalena
Magdalena is on US 60 at 6,664 feet. From Santa Fe, a trailer takes I-25 south and turns west onto US 60 for the climb toward the village. Expect winter ice and wind at that elevation, and check NMRoads before departure.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Winter lows here have dropped to about -24°F, cold enough to freeze lines and stall refrigeration. A kitchen, shower, or cooler outage in a deep freeze is a case for 24/7 emergency deployment.
Kitchen trailers available for Magdalena
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 Magdalena
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. 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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Magdalena 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 Magdalena mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Magdalena, 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 Magdalena
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
Do we need a state permit to cook for a star party or festival?
The New Mexico Environment Department handles food permits in Socorro County. Event vendors usually file its temporary food establishment application and coordinate with the nearest field office. Check requirements and inspection timing with them well before the event.
Does the elevation affect cooking equipment?
At 6,664 feet, gas appliances and ovens may perform differently than at lower elevations, and cooking times can change. Ask for equipment specifications before booking, and review any adjustments with your health inspector and your kitchen staff.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Magdalena 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 Magdalena 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.