About 5,900 feet up
Paragonah is at moderate altitude, about 5,900 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Paragonah, Utah Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Paragonah lies at 5,903 feet in northeastern Iron County, with I-15 passing to the northwest and Exit 82 serving the town. It sits a few miles from the county seat. Settlers from the county seat arrived in the early 1850s, drawn by meadows along Red Creek. The town was incorporated in 1916.
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 Paragonah site.
- County
- Iron County
- Elevation
- About 5,900 ft
- Typical January low
- 19°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Paragonah
January lows near 19°F
Paragonah sees January lows near 19°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 91°F
Warm summers, with highs near 91°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Salt Lake City
Paragonah is roughly 205 miles from Salt Lake City, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Paragonah
I-15 corridor stops
Exit 82 puts Paragonah on the interstate that carries travelers through Iron County. A roadside restaurant or travel stop that loses a cooler or cooking line during a busy travel weekend can rent a temporary kitchen or refrigeration trailer rather than close and discard stock.
Winter ski-country traffic
SR-143 into the mountains is open through the winter but can close for snow or wind, and UDOT requires traction devices in severe weather. When traffic backs up or a storm strands people on the I-15 corridor, nearby kitchens can be stretched thin.
County fair weekend
The Iron County Fair is held on Labor Day weekend, and the surrounding communities see extra visitors and volunteers. Groups feeding workers and exhibitors can add a trailer with a full cooking line and dish station to handle a weekend peak.
- Highway-corridor restaurant backup kitchen
- Storm-stranded traveler meals near I-15
- Fair weekend volunteer and exhibitor meals
Delivery from our Salt Lake City warehouse to Paragonah
We keep equipment in Salt Lake City, the Utah capital, and plan every delivery from there. Paragonah is about 205 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 Paragonah
From Salt Lake City, the trip is south on I-15 to Exit 82, which serves Paragonah. The interstate runs along the northwest side of town. Winter storms can slow I-15 and the mountain highways in Iron County, so check UDOT before sending a trailer.
The closest towns we serve are Parowan (about 5 miles), Brian Head (13 miles), and Enoch (17 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
After the 2017 plateau wildfire, burn-scar runoff washed out part of a canyon highway and flooded some Iron County homes. Fire, flood, and winter storm closures are where a 24/7 deployment of a kitchen or refrigeration can support a local response.
Kitchen trailers available for Paragonah
Nine mobile kitchen layouts, 24 ft to 40 ft. Pick by how many meals you serve and what you cook, then confirm power: most models run on 220V single-phase service. Prices are monthly starting rates; your quote confirms the final price, term, and delivery.
| 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 Paragonah
A kitchen trailer works best with a dish room and cold storage beside it. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Kitchens and cooler rooms in nearby Panguitch, Hatch, and Minersville 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
When a kitchen closes for a renovation, a repair, or an emergency, the people it feeds still need to eat. Reliable Paragonah mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Paragonah mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Paragonah, with timing confirmed at quote.
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
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 Paragonah
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
Who permits food service in Paragonah?
Iron County is covered by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, whose Environmental Health Division requires permits for food service and supports special events. Ask them what a mobile kitchen trailer needs for a temporary or emergency setup.
Is altitude a concern for ovens and propane at 5,900 feet?
Altitude can affect baking and boiling times, and cold winter nights can affect water lines and propane. Plan for freeze protection and expect to adjust recipes and cooking times. A health department inspector can advise on elevation rules.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Paragonah 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 Salt Lake City warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Paragonah 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.