About 4,840 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 202°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
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Truth or Consequences, the Sierra County seat, took its name in a 1950 vote tied to a radio show, and its downtown is built around geothermal hot springs. Spas and lodging in the historic district, boating at nearby Elephant Butte Reservoir, a state film tax credit and an annual May fiesta all feed local food-service demand.
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 Truth or Consequences site.
- County
- Sierra County
- Elevation
- About 4,840 ft
- Typical January low
- 32°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 Truth or Consequences
Mild winters, lows near 32°F
January lows near 32°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
Truth or Consequences is roughly 185 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 Truth or Consequences
Fiesta weekend in May
The Truth or Consequences Fiesta runs the first weekend of May with a parade, a pageant and a dance in Ralph Edwards Park. Caterers and restaurants preparing for the weekend could add a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer to handle the peak.
Lake-season visitor volume
Sierra County tourism says the Rio Grande lakes, including Elephant Butte, draw thousands of visitors each year. A lodge, marina restaurant or event operator facing a busy summer weekend could bring in extra kitchen capacity without expanding a permanent building.
Monsoon flash flooding
Monsoon rain begins in July, and a storm in June 1996 dropped almost five inches in three hours around town, damaging homes, businesses and utilities. A restaurant or care facility that floods can use a mobile kitchen or refrigeration trailer while it repairs and dries out.
- Fiesta weekend food service in May
- Lake-season restaurant and lodging overflow
- Film and television production crew catering
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Truth or Consequences
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Truth or Consequences is about 185 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 Truth or Consequences
Trailers head south from Santa Fe on I-25, which serves the city along with an I-25 business route and NM 51, 181 and 187. Summer monsoon storms can bring flash flooding to arroyos and low crossings, so check NMDOT conditions before dispatch.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Monsoon season begins in July, and the city has recorded highs as hot as 111 degrees F, which strains refrigeration. Flash floods have damaged businesses and utilities before. A 24/7 emergency deployment can cover a kitchen or cooler that fails.
Kitchen trailers available for Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences 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 Truth or Consequences mobile kitchen rentals in Truth or Consequences 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 Truth or Consequences
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
Do I need a permit to serve from a trailer at the May Fiesta?
Temporary food events in New Mexico are covered by the Environment Department's Food Program, which has a temporary food establishment application handled through its field offices. Contact the nearest field office and the event organizers early to confirm what applies to you.
How should I plan around summer heat and storms in Truth or Consequences?
Summers are hot and monsoon storms start in July, so pick a shaded, high and level site away from arroyos, and ask about unit capacity for heat. Check NMDOT conditions and local weather warnings before scheduling a delivery.
Do you take emergency calls for Truth or Consequences?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Truth or Consequences 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.