Low elevation, about 550 feet
At roughly 550 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
Sublimity, Oregon Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Every September, the weekend after Labor Day, Sublimity hosts a three-day Harvest Festival that began in 1973 as a contest among local farmers. The city was incorporated in 1903, sits at about 554 feet, and has OR 22 as its main road, leading northwest to Salem and east up the North Santiam valley.
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 Sublimity site.
- County
- Marion County
- Elevation
- About 550 ft
- Typical January low
- 36°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 Sublimity
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 86°F
Sublimity'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.
Close to our Salem warehouse
Our Salem warehouse is about 15 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 Sublimity
Harvest Festival weekend
The festival opens with a fun run and a downtown parade, then moves to tractor, truck, and ATV pulls and monster trucks, with grounds hours running late into the night on Friday and Saturday. Organizers, volunteers, and vendors can use a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer for staff meals and cleanup.
Wildfire evacuation notice
In September 2020 the Santiam Fire put the city under a Level 2 evacuation notice, and OR 22 was closed at points along the corridor. Shelters and responders needed meals. A mobile kitchen can supply hot food and cold storage while permanent kitchens are out of reach.
School and outdoor programs
Sublimity Grade School has a parent-teacher club that has received festival fun run proceeds, and Cascade View Christian Schools runs an outdoor school program. Programs that bring groups together away from a full kitchen can rent a trailer to serve meals for a day, a week, or a season.
- Harvest Festival volunteer and vendor meals
- Wildfire evacuee and responder feeding
- Outdoor school program meal service
Delivery from our Salem warehouse to Sublimity
We keep equipment in Salem, the Oregon capital, and plan every delivery from there. Sublimity is about 15 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 Sublimity
From Salem, OR 22 heads southeast as freeway to the city and runs along its edge, so no mountain pass is involved. Festival weekend brings extra traffic around Sublimity Road. In wildfire emergencies, OR 22 has been closed in this corridor, so check TripCheck first.
The closest towns we serve are Stayton (about 2 miles), Aumsville (4 miles), and Turner (8 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The city was placed under a Level 2 evacuation notice on September 9, 2020, when the Santiam Fire threatened the area, and the notice was later reduced. Wildfire is the main local emergency pattern, and our 24/7 emergency deployment is built for it.
Kitchen trailers available for Sublimity
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 Sublimity
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Kitchens and cooler rooms in nearby Scio, Lyons, and Jefferson can ask for the same pairing.
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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Sublimity mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Sublimity mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Sublimity, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Equipment built to handle a full day of service, from the cooking line to the dish room and cold storage.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Sublimity
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to run a mobile kitchen at the Harvest Festival?
Temporary food service in Oregon is usually licensed by the county, so ask the Marion County health department's environmental health program early. Also ask the festival organizers whether they have rules for vendors, utilities, and placement on the grounds.
Can a trailer be placed on festival grounds during the event?
That depends on the organizers and the property owner. The festival is held off Sublimity Road and draws crowds from Friday evening through Sunday, so agree on placement, power, water, and drainage well before the weekend.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Sublimity in an emergency?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency deployment starts with a phone call to (888) 385-5513. Equipment ships from our Salem warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Sublimity when we quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
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.