Low elevation, about 210 feet
Lafayette 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.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Lafayette, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Founded in 1846 and once the Yamhill County seat, Lafayette sits on OR 99W in the Willamette Valley wine country. The Yamhill County Fairgrounds are here, hosting the county fair and rodeo plus trade shows and weddings. That mix of large gatherings and vineyard-season catering drives most food-service needs.
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 Lafayette site.
- County
- Yamhill County
- Elevation
- About 210 ft
- Typical January low
- 35°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 Lafayette
Mild winters, lows near 35°F
January lows near 35°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.
Close to our Salem warehouse
Lafayette is only about 20 miles in a straight line from our Salem warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Lafayette
County fair and rodeo crowds
The Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo is held each year at the fairgrounds in Lafayette, and the grounds also host trade shows and weddings. Vendors and event operators who need extra cooking capacity, dishwashing, or cold storage for a multi-day crowd can use trailers parked on the grounds.
Winery and vineyard event catering
The surrounding valley has had a growing wine industry since the 1970s, and vineyards host seasonal dinners and weddings. A caterer or event venue without a commercial kitchen on site, or whose kitchen is out of service, can bring in a mobile kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer.
Fairgrounds as an emergency base
The fairgrounds give a large, open site along a state highway. If a regional power outage, flood, or other emergency requires a feeding or staging location, the grounds can take a trailer-based kitchen. Any use of the property would need to be arranged with the grounds management.
- County fair and rodeo food service
- Vineyard dinners and wedding catering
- Fairgrounds staging for emergency meals
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Lafayette
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lafayette is about 20 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 Lafayette
Lafayette sits on OR 99W through Yamhill County, which makes it reachable from the Salem area by state highways. We could not confirm a specific route from the warehouse in a source, so allow for ordinary valley traffic and tell us your exact site so the approach can be planned.
From Lafayette, Dayton is about 2 miles away, Carlton about 5 miles, and Dundee about 5 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The Yamhill River runs near town, and winter rain and wind can interrupt power across the valley. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can supply refrigeration or a kitchen trailer to a facility that loses cold storage or cooking capacity.
Kitchen trailers available for Lafayette
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 Lafayette
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in St. Paul, Yamhill, and Amity 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette mobile kitchen rentals in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
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 do I call about a temporary food permit in Lafayette?
Start with Yamhill County Public Health, which handles licensing for many food service operations in the county. Ask about temporary restaurant licenses for events at the fairgrounds, since requirements may differ between a one-day vendor and a longer-term setup.
Can a trailer be set up at the fairgrounds?
Space at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds is managed by the county, so contact the fair office to reserve a spot and ask about utility hookups, water, and any event rules. We can help match trailer size to the site once you know the layout.
Do you take emergency calls for Lafayette?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Lafayette 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.