Low elevation, about 310 feet
At roughly 310 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
Scio, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Scio calls itself the Covered Bridge Capital of the West, and five of Linn County's eight covered bridges are on its tour. The city lies on OR 226 near where the forks of the Santiam River meet. The ZCBJ Hall, built in 1922, still hosts community events and weddings, and a lamb and wool fair fills the fairgrounds each spring.
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 Scio site.
- County
- Linn County
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- Typical January low
- 36°F
- Typical July high
- 88°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 Scio
Mild winters, lows near 36°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 36°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
July highs near 88°F
Scio's July highs average about 88°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.
Close to our Salem warehouse
Our Salem warehouse is about 20 miles away, so equipment does not travel far. That helps in an emergency, and we plan placement and hookups with you before the trailer rolls.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Scio
Lamb and Wool Fair weekend
The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair has run for decades, and recent editions filled three days in mid-May with a parade, sheepdog trials and a lamb show. A volunteer association feeding exhibitors, vendors and visitors could add a kitchen trailer and dishwashing line without building anything permanent.
Weddings at the historic hall
The 1922 ZCBJ Hall is rented for weddings and private gatherings. A historic hall may have only a limited kitchen, so a caterer with a large guest list could park a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer outside and serve the event without altering the building.
River flooding
A January 2012 flood caused significant property damage in Scio and the surrounding area, and the city sits close to the Santiam forks. If high water or an outage disables a school, care or community kitchen, or a cooler fails, a trailer can serve as temporary cooking or cold storage.
- Fair vendor and volunteer meal service
- Wedding catering at the historic hall
- Temporary kitchen after river flooding
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Scio
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Scio 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 Scio
Scio lies on OR 226 east of the I-5 corridor in Linn County, a short run from the Salem warehouse over valley roads. The covered bridges that draw visitors often have posted limits, so confirm height, width and weight before routing a 24 to 40 foot trailer. Winter flooding can close low roads.
From Scio, Stayton is about 7 miles away, Jefferson about 8 miles, and Sublimity about 9 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
A January 2012 flood caused significant damage in Scio and nearby areas. Winter high water and power outages can disable cooking and refrigeration at community sites, and a 24/7 emergency deployment could help restore food service while repairs are made.
Kitchen trailers available for Scio
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 Scio
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Aumsville, Turner, and Millersburg 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 Scio 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 Scio mobile kitchen rentals in Scio 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 Scio
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 do we bring a kitchen trailer to the fair?
Talk to the fair association about placement, power and water at the fairgrounds, and to the county health department about temporary food service rules for events. Licensing depends on what is served and by whom, so confirm before the event, not on arrival.
Will a trailer fit on roads near the covered bridges?
Many covered bridges have posted height, width and weight limits, and a 24 to 40 foot trailer may need a different route. Plan the approach to your site ahead of time and tell us about any bridges or tight turns when you book.
Do you take emergency calls for Scio?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Scio 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.