About 5,970 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 200°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
Vaughn, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Vaughn began as a railroad town and is still where the BNSF and Union Pacific lines intersect, at about 5,968 feet. US 54, US 60 and US 285 all run through town along 8th Street. Highway travelers and crews working on nearby wind projects account for much of the area's demand for meals and lodging.
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 Vaughn site.
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Elevation
- About 5,970 ft
- Typical January low
- 28°F
- Typical July high
- 90°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 Vaughn
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 90°F
Warm summers, with highs near 90°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
Vaughn is roughly 85 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 Vaughn
Wind project crews
Guadalupe County has the Aragonne wind facility with 90 turbines, and the larger Western Spirit complex spans Guadalupe, Lincoln and Torrance counties. A contractor on construction or maintenance could use a mobile kitchen, showers and sleeper units where restaurants and lodging are limited.
Highway and rail junction incidents
Three U.S. highways and two rail lines meet at Vaughn. When a crash, derailment or storm closure disrupts travel here, an agency or contractor staging a response could use a mobile kitchen for responders and stranded travelers, with a refrigeration trailer for the food supply.
School kitchen coverage
Vaughn Municipal Schools is the local district. If a kitchen is out of service for a repair, a renovation or a cooler failure, a mobile kitchen trailer can serve meals on site while the permanent kitchen is brought back online.
- Wind farm crew meals, showers and sleepers
- Incident staging at the highway and rail junction
- School kitchen coverage during repairs
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Vaughn
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Vaughn is about 85 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 Vaughn
US 285 runs south from Santa Fe to Vaughn, where it overlaps US 54 and US 60 along 8th Street. The highway crosses open plains near 6,000 feet, so winter weather is possible. Check NMDOT conditions before departure.
From Vaughn, Corona is about 33 miles away, Santa Rosa about 38 miles, and Willard about 47 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Three U.S. highways and two rail lines converge here, so a crash, derailment or storm closure can interrupt travel. If a local kitchen or cooler fails, 24/7 emergency deployment from the Santa Fe warehouse can provide temporary capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Vaughn
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 Vaughn
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 Estancia, Moriarty, and Fort Sumner 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 Vaughn 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 Vaughn mobile kitchen rentals in Vaughn 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 Vaughn
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
Which agency permits a temporary kitchen in Guadalupe County?
Outside Bernalillo County, the New Mexico Environment Department's Food Program handles food permits through its field offices. Contact the nearest office early to confirm what a mobile kitchen for your crew, school or event needs before you operate.
Can a crew kitchen and sleeper units stay at a wind project site for months?
A long placement can involve county land-use, health and fire requirements in addition to the Environment Department. Check with the county, the landowner and the project owner before arranging an extended stay, so the placement is approved from the start.
Do you take emergency calls for Vaughn?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Vaughn 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.