About 4,680 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
Socorro, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Socorro, the Socorro County seat in the Rio Grande Valley, is served by I-25 and US 60. New Mexico Tech, founded in 1889, Socorro General Hospital, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory are major employers, and the Very Large Array and Bosque del Apache refuge bring visitors.
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 Socorro site.
- County
- Socorro County
- Elevation
- About 4,680 ft
- Typical January low
- 30°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 Socorro
Mild winters, lows near 30°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 30°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 125 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 Socorro
Crane season at Bosque del Apache
The Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache was canceled in 2025 for the first time in its 36-year history, and the 2024 edition was held in December. When it runs, visitors fill local lodging and restaurants, and caterers may need extra cooking or dishwashing capacity.
Hospital and campus kitchens
A hospital and a university are among the major employers here, and neither can pause meal service. If a kitchen is closed for repairs or a walk-in cooler fails, a mobile kitchen or refrigeration trailer can keep patients, staff and students fed.
County fair and rodeo crowds
The Socorro County Fair and PRCA Rodeo is a recurring event, and summers in this semi-arid valley are hot. Large crowds and heat stress concession kitchens and coolers, which a mobile kitchen and refrigeration trailer can ease for the length of the event.
- Crane-season event and lodge catering
- Hospital or campus kitchen interim service
- County fair and rodeo food service
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Socorro
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Socorro is about 125 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 Socorro
Socorro lies directly on I-25 south of Santa Fe, and US 60 branches west across the county, so the approach is straightforward. Check NMRoads for construction or weather, and confirm site access and turning room for a large trailer.
From Socorro, Magdalena is about 19 miles away, Rio Communities about 42 miles, and Belen about 49 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Hot summers and a dry climate put heavy strain on refrigeration, and a failed walk-in cooler at a restaurant, clinic or event can mean losing an entire inventory. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a refrigeration trailer or a temporary kitchen.
Kitchen trailers available for Socorro
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 Socorro
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Kitchens and cooler rooms in nearby Mountainair, Peralta, and Bosque Farms can ask for the same pairing.
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 Socorro 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 Socorro mobile kitchen rentals in Socorro 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 Socorro
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 temporary kitchen trailer in Socorro?
Temporary food establishments in New Mexico apply through the New Mexico Environment Department, and some local governments add their own rules. Confirm with NMED and the city before scheduling a delivery, particularly for events open to the public.
Is the Festival of the Cranes schedule fixed?
Not always. The 2024 festival was held in December, and the 2025 festival was canceled. Check with Friends of Bosque del Apache or the Fish and Wildlife Service for current dates before you plan catering support.
Do you take emergency calls for Socorro?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Socorro 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.