Low elevation, about 2,650 feet
Fossil 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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Fossil, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Fossil is the Wheeler County seat, at 2,654 feet where OR 19 and OR 218 meet and Butte Creek runs through town. It is known for Oregon's only public fossil field, behind Wheeler High School. Food-service demand peaks around the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival in early July and the county fair and rodeo in early August.
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 Fossil site.
- County
- Wheeler County
- Elevation
- About 2,650 ft
- Typical January low
- 29°F
- Typical July high
- 89°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 Fossil
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 89°F
Warm summers, with highs near 89°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
Fossil is roughly 140 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 Fossil
County fair and rodeo week
The Wheeler County Fair and Rodeo is held at the county fairgrounds in the first week of August; the 2024 edition ran August 7 to 10. Vendors, rodeo crews, and volunteer groups serving meals to participants and families across several days could use a kitchen trailer with a cooking line and dishwashing capacity.
Bluegrass festival on the courthouse lawn
A free three-day bluegrass festival fills the courthouse lawn around the Fourth of July, with local vendors raising money for schools and nonprofits. Check with organizers for current dates. A group that expects a larger crowd or wants a bigger menu could add a trailer kitchen beside the lawn.
Temperature extremes and cooler loss
Fossil has recorded highs of 111 degrees Fahrenheit and lows of minus 26. Extreme heat can overload a school or care kitchen's walk-in cooler, and long distances along the highways make quick equipment replacement hard. An emergency refrigeration trailer can protect stocked food until the permanent unit is working again.
- County fair and rodeo meal service
- Bluegrass festival food vendors and volunteer crews
- Cooler backup during heat extremes
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Fossil
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Fossil is about 140 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 Fossil
One route from Salem is I-5 north, then I-84 east to the start of OR 19, which runs south to Fossil. OR 218 from US 97 is very windy and hilly, with sharp curves and 15 mph curve speeds near Clarno, so it is a poor choice for long trailers. Check TripCheck for winter conditions.
From Fossil, Condon is about 17 miles away, Spray about 24 miles, and Mitchell about 29 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Fossil has recorded 111 degrees and minus 26, and large supply sources are a long drive away on winding highways. When a cooler or kitchen fails at a school, care facility, or event, our 24/7 emergency deployment from Salem can bring capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Fossil
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 Fossil
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Grass Valley, Ione, and Lexington face the same choice when a dish room or walk-in cooler goes down.
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 Fossil 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 Fossil mobile kitchen rentals in Fossil 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
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
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 Fossil
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 handles food-service permits for a fair or festival in Fossil?
Fossil is in Wheeler County. Temporary food operations are typically licensed through the county or the Oregon Health Authority. Confirm with the county health authority and the event organizers which license, inspection, and water supply arrangements are required before bringing in a trailer kitchen.
Are the roads into Fossil hard on long trailers?
OR 218 from US 97 is described as very windy and hilly, with several sharp curves and posted 15 mph speeds near Clarno. OR 19 from I-84 is another approach. Check TripCheck and ask us about trailer length before choosing a route, especially in winter.
Do you take emergency calls for Fossil?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Fossil site is, and we check availability from our Salem 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.