Low elevation, about 290 feet
At roughly 290 feet there is no altitude adjustment for burners, ovens, or dish-machine water. Humidity and heat matter more, and we plan refrigeration and ventilation around them.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Hood River, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
The Hood River County seat sits at 279 feet on the Columbia River in the Gorge, about 30 miles north of Mount Hood. Orchards, tourism, and windsurfing have shaped the economy, and aerospace manufacturing joined them in the late 1990s. I-84, OR 35, and the bridge to Washington connect the area.
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 Hood River site.
- County
- Hood River County
- Elevation
- About 290 ft
- Typical January low
- 31°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 Hood River
Mild winters, lows near 31°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 31°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
July highs near 90°F
Hood River's July highs average about 90°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Salem
About 90 miles in a straight line from our Salem 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 Hood River
Harvest Fest and fall events
The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is listed for October 9 to 11, 2026 at the Event Site, with food, crafts, beer, and wine vendors. Event operators or vendors needing a large prep line and dishwashing for a weekend crowd can bring in a kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer.
Labor Day swim and windsurf weekends
The Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim has been held most Labor Days since 1942, and steady Gorge wind draws windsurfers and kiteboarders to the waterfront in summer. Organizers feeding volunteers, safety crews, and staff over a holiday weekend can use a mobile kitchen and refrigeration.
Gorge closure and fire response
I-84 in the Gorge has closed for ice, landslides, and rock slides, including a nearly 30-hour closure in January 2024, and the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire canceled the swim. Crews, stranded travelers, and evacuees may need a mobile kitchen and cold storage.
- Harvest Fest and waterfront event kitchens
- Holiday weekend volunteer and staff meals
- Feeding closure and wildfire response crews
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Hood River
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hood River is about 90 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 Hood River
I-84 runs through Hood River, so a trailer comes in on the interstate from Salem via I-5 and I-84 east through the Gorge. Winter ice and wind have closed I-84 in the Gorge, and chains were required for heavy and towing rigs during one closure. Check TripCheck before every move.
From Hood River, White Salmon is about 2 miles away, Bingen about 3 miles, and Mosier about 6 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Ice storms and landslides have closed I-84 in the Gorge for hours at a time, and the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire disrupted local events. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchen or refrigeration capacity when a facility loses power or access.
Kitchen trailers available for Hood River
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 Hood River
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Cascade Locks, Stevenson, and North Bonneville 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 Hood River 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 Hood River mobile kitchen rentals in Hood River 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 Hood River
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
How does Gorge wind affect an outdoor kitchen setup?
The Gorge is known for strong, steady wind, so ask about anchoring tents and awnings, placing exhaust and propane, and how the trailer is oriented. Confirm any fire or open-flame rules with the local fire district.
Where do I get a permit for event food service?
Temporary food service is generally licensed by the county where the event takes place, and event organizers often have their own vendor rules. Check with the Hood River County health authority and the Port of Hood River if the event is on waterfront property.
Do you take emergency calls for Hood River?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Hood River 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.