Low elevation, about 1,350 feet
Dufur is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
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Dufur, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Dufur is a wheat and orchard community in Wasco County at about 1,339 feet, where US 197 runs. Wheat, tree fruit and grapes anchor the local economy. Every August the Threshing Bee fills the town with horse-drawn harvesting equipment, a parade and a car show, and fall brings school sports tournaments.
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 Dufur site.
- County
- Wasco County
- Elevation
- About 1,350 ft
- Typical January low
- 26°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 Dufur
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 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 Salem
Dufur is roughly 100 miles from Salem, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Dufur
Threshing Bee weekend
The Dufur Threshing Bee began in 1971 and runs each August with a parade and demonstrations, and a classic car show follows at the city park. Crowds far above normal need meals and clean-up capacity. A mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer can support organizers, vendors or fundraising dinners.
Labor Day tournaments
The Dufur Rangers 8-Man Classic, a football and volleyball tournament, runs at Dufur School over Labor Day weekend. Visiting teams and spectators add many meals to a small school kitchen's load. A mobile kitchen trailer can handle concessions or team meals without overtaxing the school's cafeteria.
Wildfire evacuations
In 2018 three wildfires forced evacuations in parts of Dufur and burned more than 100,000 acres. Fire seasons in dry wheat country can leave responders and displaced residents needing hot meals, which a mobile kitchen near the fire line or an evacuation center can supply.
- Threshing Bee weekend food and cleanup
- School tournament concessions and team meals
- Wildfire responder and evacuee feeding
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Dufur
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Dufur is about 100 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 Dufur
From the Salem warehouse, the usual way is Interstate 5 north, then Interstate 84 east through the Columbia River Gorge to the US 197 interchange, then south on US 197 into Dufur. Gorge winter ice and wind can delay oversized loads. Check TripCheck.
The closest towns we serve are Grass Valley (about 18 miles), Moro (19 miles), and Maupin (20 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Dufur has had wildfire evacuations, including three fires in 2018 that burned over 100,000 acres, and summers are warm and dry. A 24/7 emergency deployment can support feeding crews and displaced residents, or replace failed refrigeration.
Kitchen trailers available for Dufur
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 Dufur
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Kitchens and cooler rooms in nearby Mosier, Wasco, and Bingen 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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Dufur 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 Dufur mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Dufur, 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
Equipment built to handle a full day of service, from the cooking line to the dish room and cold storage.
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 Dufur
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 temporary food service in Dufur?
Dufur is in Wasco County, and food licensing there is handled through the local public health authority rather than the state alone. Contact that office and the city before an event like the Threshing Bee to confirm which permits apply and what the trailer must show.
Can we plan around the August Threshing Bee?
The Threshing Bee is held every August, with a parade and a car show the following day in the city park. Exact dates change, so confirm them on the City of Dufur events page and arrange placement and permits well ahead.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Dufur 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 Salem warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Dufur 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.