Low elevation, about 1,170 feet
Chelan 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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Chelan, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Chelan sits at the southeast end of Lake Chelan, 1,772 feet up, where the lake empties into the Chelan River. It works as both an agricultural center and a resort community, with a Riverwalk, winery concert series, a car show that opens the summer season, and a pro rodeo in July. US 97A and SR 150 are the main roads in.
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 Chelan site.
- County
- Chelan County
- Elevation
- About 1,170 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 Chelan
Delivery from Olympia
Chelan is roughly 145 miles from Olympia, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Chelan
Rodeo and car-show weekends
The Cruizin Chelan car show kicks off summer each year and the Lake Chelan Pro Rodeo follows in July. Event operators feeding large crowds over several weekends can add a trailer with a cooking line and sanitizing capacity rather than taking over a restaurant kitchen.
Peak-summer resort kitchens
Visitor guides tell travelers to book lodging well ahead for summer, so resort, lodge and restaurant kitchens run hard from June on. A failed range or walk-in cooler in that stretch is costly, and a trailer can bridge the repair.
Fire-season evacuations
August 2015 fires near Chelan brought Level 3 evacuation orders and destroyed more than 50 structures, and later fires near the lake have triggered new orders. Crews and evacuees at a relief site need meals when kitchens and cold storage are unusable.
- Pro rodeo and car-show crowd feeding
- Resort kitchen backup through peak summer
- Wildfire evacuee and crew meal service
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Chelan
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Chelan is about 145 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 Chelan
From Olympia, trailers go north on I-5 and east on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass, then north on US 97 over Blewett Pass to US 2. US 97A then runs about 39 miles along the Columbia River to Chelan. Snoqualmie Pass reaches about 3,015 feet and Blewett 4,102 feet, so check WSDOT in winter.
The closest towns we serve are Waterville (about 14 miles), Entiat (15 miles), and Pateros (15 miles).
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Wildfire is the standout hazard: the August 2015 Chelan fires kept Level 3 evacuations in place and destroyed over 50 structures, and fires near the lake have prompted new orders since. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply meals and cold storage for evacuees and crews.
Kitchen trailers available for Chelan
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms 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 Chelan
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 Mansfield, Bridgeport, and Brewster 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 Chelan mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Chelan mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Chelan, 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 Chelan
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
Who issues temporary food permits for events in Chelan?
The Chelan-Douglas Health District. Its materials say each vendor needs a temporary food establishment permit, requested at least 14 days before the event, and its FAQ says permits cover events up to 21 days. Confirm fees and current rules with the district.
Is winter access from the west a concern?
Yes. Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 and Blewett Pass on US 97 are both mountain crossings where chains can be required in snow. Check WSDOT pass conditions before dispatch, and allow for route changes when either pass is affected.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Chelan 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 Olympia warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Chelan 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.