Low elevation, about 3,370 feet
At roughly 3,370 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
Lostine, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Lostine lies at 3,373 feet on OR 82 in the Wallowa Valley, east of the Wallowa Mountains. The Lostine River Road heads south about 15 miles from town to the Two Pan trailhead, an entry point for the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Cold winters and warm summers mark the climate.
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 Lostine site.
- County
- Wallowa County
- Elevation
- About 3,370 ft
- Typical January low
- 22°F
- Typical July high
- 86°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 Lostine
January lows near 22°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 22°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
July highs near 86°F
Lostine's July highs average about 86°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.
A long haul from Salem
Lostine is about 275 miles in a straight line from our Salem warehouse, so this is a planned delivery, not a same-day one. Road distance runs longer than that, and we confirm the route, permits, and timing at quote. In an emergency, call first and we start immediately.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Lostine
Wilderness trail season crews
Visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness need a permit, and the Lostine River Road is a main way in. Forest crews, trail contractors, and outfitters working at the end of a 15-mile road may need a kitchen trailer, showers, and sleeper units for a summer work camp.
Restaurant or lodge equipment failure
Lostine sits on OR 82 in the Wallowa Valley, where summers are warm to hot and often humid. A restaurant, lodge, or camp kitchen whose range, hood, or walk-in cooler fails during the summer visitor season can bring in a kitchen or refrigeration trailer rather than close its doors.
Winter cold and storage
Lostine has a humid continental climate with cold winters and large seasonal swings. Facilities that lose power or refrigeration in a hard freeze or a storm still need safe cold storage and meal prep, and a trailer can be set on site while permanent systems are repaired.
- Wilderness trail crew camp support
- Restaurant or lodge kitchen backup
- Temporary refrigeration after equipment failure
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Lostine
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Lostine is about 275 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 Lostine
OR 82 connects the I-84 corridor to the Wallowa Valley and passes through Lostine. We could not verify the complete route from the warehouse, and winter conditions can slow trucks in the mountains, so check ODOT TripCheck before departure and confirm any restrictions.
From Lostine, Wallowa is about 8 miles away, Enterprise about 8 miles, and Joseph about 13 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
Wallowa County winters are cold, and summers bring heat and wildfire season. When a facility loses cooling, cooking, or power, our 24/7 emergency deployment can supply refrigeration or a kitchen trailer to protect food and keep meals going.
Kitchen trailers available for Lostine
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 Lostine
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Cove, Elgin, and Imbler 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 Lostine 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 Lostine mobile kitchen rentals in Lostine 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 Lostine
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 permits in Wallowa County?
Confirm with Wallowa County's health department or the Oregon Department of Agriculture, depending on your operation. Mention the trailer, where it will be parked, and whether it serves the public or a private crew.
Can a trailer reach the Lostine River Road?
The Lostine River Road is a forest road that runs about 15 miles south and some forest roads close in winter. Check with the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest about road conditions, weight limits, and any permit for a camp location.
Do you take emergency calls for Lostine?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Lostine 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.