Low elevation, about 310 feet
Chehalis is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
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Chehalis, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Chehalis is the Lewis County seat, divided by I-5 with SR 6 and US 12 also running through. A Northern Pacific rail line founded the town, and logging gave way to manufacturing and warehousing along the interstate. The county courthouse, the Port of Chehalis and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds make it a hub for institutions and events.
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 Chehalis site.
- County
- Lewis County
- Elevation
- About 310 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 Chehalis
Close to our Olympia warehouse
Chehalis is only about 25 miles in a straight line from our Olympia warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Chehalis
August fair at the fairgrounds
The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds host an annual state fair, usually in August. Fairs mean livestock exhibitors, volunteers, vendors and long days, and an organizer can bring in a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer to supplement what the grounds already have.
Chehalis River floods
The Chehalis River flooded in December 2007 and January 2009, closing I-5 in town, and again in January 2022, when a 20-mile stretch of I-5 closed and 21 people were rescued. Flooded kitchens and walk-ins need quick substitutes, and trailers bring cooking, dishwashing and cold storage to a site that stays dry.
Industrial-park cold storage
Food processing grew here after the 1950s, and today manufacturing and warehousing cluster around the Chehalis Industrial Park and the Port of Chehalis. When a processor or warehouse loses a cooler or freezer, an emergency refrigeration trailer protects the stock.
- Fair-week food service and dish capacity
- Flood recovery meals and temporary kitchens
- Emergency cooler or freezer for processors
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Chehalis
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Chehalis is about 25 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 Chehalis
From Olympia, I-5 south reaches Chehalis directly, with US 12 and SR 6 serving the city. The Chehalis River floodplain crosses I-5 here, and the interstate has closed in this stretch during major floods in 2007, 2009 and 2022. Check WSDOT before departure in heavy rain.
If your project spans more than one site, Napavine, about 6 miles from Chehalis, and Bucoda, about 10 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Winlock at 12 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Chehalis River floods closed I-5 here in December 2007, January 2009 and January 2022, when Lewis County Emergency Management reported 21 rescues. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply meals, dishwashing or refrigeration to facilities that lose kitchens or coolers to high water.
Kitchen trailers available for Chehalis
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 Chehalis
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 Tenino, Toledo, or Pe Ell, near Chehalis.
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 Chehalis mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Chehalis mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Chehalis 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 Chehalis
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 vendors at the fairgrounds need a health permit?
Food vendors at public events generally need permits from the county health authority, and rules depend on the menu and setup. Contact the Lewis County health department early, since fair-week approvals usually take advance notice.
Could flooding on I-5 block a trailer coming from Olympia?
It can. I-5 has closed through a 20-mile stretch around Chehalis during major floods, including in January 2022, though it reopened after the water dropped. Check WSDOT, and expect the route and timing to change in a flood.
How fast can a trailer get to Chehalis 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 Chehalis 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.