About 4,030 feet up
San Jon is at moderate altitude, about 4,030 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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San Jon, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
San Jon sits at about 4,029 feet on I-40 at its junction with NM 469 in Quay County. Founded in 1902 and boosted by the railroad in 1904, it once served Route 66 travelers, and today its gas stations and restaurants cluster around the interstate interchange on the north side.
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 San Jon site.
- County
- Quay County
- Elevation
- About 4,030 ft
- Typical January low
- 29°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 San Jon
Mild winters, lows near 29°F
January lows near 29°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 97°F
Typical July highs reach about 97°F. Kitchen trailers need shade or ventilation help, and refrigeration units run longer cycles, so we size the power supply for the heat and not just the nameplate.
Delivery from Santa Fe
San Jon is roughly 150 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 San Jon
Interstate storm closures
Winter storms have repeatedly closed I-40 in Quay County, eastbound in January 2025 and the whole corridor to the Texas line in February 2013. Stranded travelers and responders need hot meals, and a mobile kitchen can supply them where restaurants are limited.
Extreme summer heat
San Jon has recorded 111 degrees Fahrenheit, in July 2020. Heat like that is hard on walk-in coolers at interchange restaurants and travel stops, and a refrigeration trailer or container can protect inventory while a failed unit is repaired or replaced.
Crews working far from town services
Services are concentrated around the I-40 interchange, so crews on highway, pipeline or construction jobs nearby may find few places to eat or stay. Kitchen, shower and sleeper trailers can support a work camp for the length of a job.
- Interstate closure meal service
- Heat-wave cooler failure backup
- Crew kitchen and shower trailers
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to San Jon
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. San Jon is about 150 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 San Jon
San Jon is on I-40 at NM 469, so a trailer arrives by interstate. We have not verified the full route from Santa Fe, but winter storms have closed I-40 and NM 469 here, at times at Texas authorities' request, so check NMRoads and plan around weather.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Winter storms have closed I-40 and NM 469 near San Jon, and summer highs have reached 111 degrees. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a kitchen or refrigeration trailer when storms, heat or outages disrupt food service.
Kitchen trailers available for San Jon
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 San Jon
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 San Jon 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 San Jon mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in San Jon, 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 San Jon
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
Who permits a temporary kitchen near the I-40 interchange?
New Mexico food service rules are administered by the New Mexico Environment Department, including temporary food establishment permits. Confirm requirements with NMED and Quay County before a trailer is scheduled, especially if it will serve the public.
What if I-40 closes while a trailer is on its way?
Storm closures can delay arrival or force a reroute. Check NMRoads, share a reliable contact number for the site, and ask about contingency plans when you schedule, since closures here have been tied to crashes and conditions east of the state line.
Can you deploy a kitchen to San Jon 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 San Jon 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.