Low elevation, about 120 feet
At roughly 120 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
Cathlamet, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Cathlamet is the Wahkiakum County seat, on the Columbia River with Puget Island and the Oregon shore just across the water. SR 4 links it to the coast and the interstate corridor, and annual rainfall averages about 55 inches. Bald Eagle Days, a parade-and-vendor festival, has run every July since 1982.
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 Cathlamet site.
- County
- Wahkiakum County
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
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 Cathlamet
Close to our Olympia warehouse
Our Olympia warehouse is about 60 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 Cathlamet
Bald Eagle Days weekend
The 2025 festival was the 44th, with a parade, chalk art, farmers market, vendor fair, music and fireworks. A chamber or organizing group feeding volunteers and crowds can add a kitchen trailer, with a dishwashing trailer to keep service moving.
Storm-driven grid shutdowns
In one 2009 storm a failed BPA feeder line forced Wahkiakum PUD to shut down the county grid. Outages hit freezers and walk-ins at restaurants, schools and care facilities, and an emergency refrigeration trailer protects stock while power returns and the grid is restored.
School kitchen downtime
The Wahkiakum School District's K-12 schools are all in Cathlamet, so a kitchen failure or remodel can touch meal service for every grade. A trailer parked on campus can cover cooking, serving and dish operations while the permanent kitchen is repaired or rebuilt.
- Festival weekend food service and dish capacity
- Cold storage after storm-driven power loss
- School kitchen replacement during repairs
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Cathlamet
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Cathlamet is about 60 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 Cathlamet
From Olympia, trailers go south on I-5 to the Columbia River corridor, then west on SR 4, the Ocean Beach Highway, into Cathlamet. SR 409 crosses the 1938 Julia Butler Hansen Bridge to Puget Island. Check weight and width limits on that bridge and winter road conditions on SR 4.
If your project spans more than one site, Clatskanie, about 11 miles from Cathlamet, and Rainier, about 23 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Castle Rock at 23 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wind and rain storms have cut power across Wahkiakum County; in December 2025, flooding left Eden Valley Road and part of Loop Road under water, with county managers warning of landslides and outages. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply meals or cold storage.
Kitchen trailers available for Cathlamet
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 Cathlamet
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Vader, Vernonia, or Pe Ell, near Cathlamet.
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 Cathlamet mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Cathlamet mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Cathlamet around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we 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
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Cathlamet
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
Can a large trailer reach Puget Island?
SR 409 crosses the Julia Butler Hansen Bridge, built in 1938, to the island. We have not confirmed weight or width limits on that bridge, so check them with WSDOT or the county before dispatch. A county-run ferry also links the island to Oregon.
Who do we contact about food permits for a festival?
Bald Eagle Days is presented by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. Contact the chamber for vendor rules, and ask the county health department what permits apply to a trailer-based kitchen before you set up.
How fast can a trailer get to Cathlamet if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Olympia warehouse, and the delivery time to Cathlamet depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
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.