About 5,390 feet up
At this elevation water boils near 201°F, a small but real change for steam equipment and baking. Most kitchen trailers run normally here, and we flag anything that needs adjusting when we quote.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Hildale, Utah Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Hildale lies at about 5,128 feet on the Arizona line, with SR-59 running through town on State Street. Founded in 1913, it was long known as Short Creek and is in Washington County School District territory. A high school opened here in 2016 and a university extension campus in 2021, so schools and institutions now sit alongside the town's slot-canyon tour traffic.
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 Hildale site.
- County
- Washington County
- Elevation
- About 5,390 ft
- Typical January low
- 25°F
- Typical July high
- 94°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 Hildale
January lows near 25°F
Hildale sees January lows near 25°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 94°F
Warm summers, with highs near 94°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
A long haul from Salt Lake City
From our Salt Lake City warehouse to Hildale is about 265 miles as the crow flies. Longer hauls mean more planning, so we recommend an early call, and a 24/7 emergency call is always answered.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Hildale
Flash-flood damage in a slot-canyon country
A September 2015 flash flood in nearby Maxwell Canyon killed at least a dozen people, a reminder of how fast desert storms can run. When flooding or road damage cuts power or closes a kitchen, a temporary kitchen or refrigeration trailer can keep food service going for a school or care facility.
School and campus kitchen projects
Water Canyon High School opened in 2016, and a Utah Tech University extension campus followed in 2021. Newer or expanding institutions can face kitchen renovations, equipment replacement, or delays in new construction, and a kitchen and dishwashing trailer can cover meal service while that work is finished.
Tour season and canyon groups
Guided canyon tours depart from the Water Canyon trailhead north of town on BLM land, bringing visitors who need meals before or after long days. A caterer or outfitter hosting a large group where no commercial kitchen exists can use a kitchen trailer along with restroom or shower units.
- School kitchen outages and renovation periods
- Flash-flood recovery for food service
- Large catered groups near Water Canyon
Delivery from our Salt Lake City warehouse to Hildale
We keep equipment in Salt Lake City, the Utah capital, and plan every delivery from there. Hildale is about 265 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 Hildale
From Salt Lake City, trailers typically run I-15 south and then SR-9 and SR-59. SR-59 is about 22 miles long and includes a steep descent with a runaway truck ramp between town and the valley below, so a loaded trailer should plan for grade and heat.
From Hildale, Colorado City is about 4 miles away, Apple Valley about 8 miles, and Rockville about 9 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Desert flash floods are a documented hazard in this part of Washington County. If flooding or an outage knocks out a kitchen or cooler, emergency deployment from our Salt Lake City warehouse can bring a trailer to the site 24/7.
Kitchen trailers available for Hildale
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 Hildale
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Springdale, Virgin, and La Verkin 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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Hildale mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Hildale mobile kitchen rentals in Hildale so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
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 Hildale
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
Which health department do I contact about a mobile kitchen in Hildale?
Hildale is in Washington County, Utah, so contact the public health department that covers Washington County before you open. Inspection and permit steps for temporary kitchens vary with the type of operation, so confirm what applies to your use first.
Is the location in Utah or Arizona for permitting purposes?
Hildale is on the Utah side of the state line, so the Utah and Washington County rules apply, not Arizona's. If your event or operation crosses the line, confirm with each jurisdiction before service begins.
Do you take emergency calls for Hildale?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Hildale site is, and we check availability from our Salt Lake City 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.