Low elevation, about 1,980 feet
Colfax 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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Colfax, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Colfax is the Whitman County seat, at 1,995 feet among Palouse wheat hills, with US 195 as its main street and SR 26 meeting it at the north end. The Palouse Empire Fair fills the fairgrounds each September, and plowing and threshing bees keep farming traditions on display. Whitman Community Hospital serves the town.
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 Colfax site.
- County
- Whitman County
- Elevation
- About 1,980 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 Colfax
A long haul from Olympia
Expect a long delivery: roughly 260 miles straight-line from Olympia. Tell us the date you need the kitchen running and we plan the haul, the escort needs, and the setup crew around it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Colfax
September fair week
The Palouse Empire Fair runs at the Whitman County Fairgrounds just west of town every September, with livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, a rodeo and a carnival. The fair association or a vendor group can add a kitchen trailer for volunteers and crews.
Plowing and threshing bees
The Palouse Plowing Bee is held the third weekend of April, and the Palouse Empire Threshing Bee follows the first weekend after Labor Day. Volunteers and demonstrators work long days outdoors, and organizers can use a trailer for meals and dish cleanup.
Wildfire and flood response
A September 2020 wildfire burned hundreds of acres near Colfax and forced evacuations, and the Palouse River flooded the town in March 1910, leading to today's concrete channel. Evacuees and crews need meals when local kitchens are cut off, and a trailer can supply cooking and cold storage on site.
- Fair-week vendor and volunteer meal service
- Plowing and threshing bee event catering
- Wildfire crew and evacuee feeding
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Colfax
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Colfax is about 260 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 Colfax
US 195 is Colfax's main street and the main road in from the north, meeting SR 26 at the north end of town. From Olympia the route crosses the Cascades and eastern Washington, and the I-90 to US 195 connection is not confirmed here, so verify with WSDOT, including winter conditions.
If your project spans more than one site, Albion, about 9 miles from Colfax, and Garfield, about 12 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Palouse at 13 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
A September 2020 wildfire near Colfax forced evacuations, and the Palouse River flooded the town in March 1910, which led to the concrete channel it runs in today. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply meals, showers or cold storage for evacuees and crews.
Kitchen trailers available for Colfax
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 Colfax
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 Endicott, Oakesdale, or St. John, near Colfax.
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 Colfax mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Colfax mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Colfax 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 Colfax
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 fair vendors need separate health permits?
Food service at public events generally needs county health approval, and rules depend on the menu and setup. Contact the Whitman County health authority early, and confirm whether the fair association handles any vendor paperwork for you.
What weather should we plan for?
Colfax has hot, dry summers, cold winters and annual rainfall under 20 inches. Plan for heat in September fair week and for snow or ice on roads in winter. Check WSDOT conditions before any delivery.
How fast can a trailer get to Colfax 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 Colfax 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.