Low elevation, about 2,570 feet
At roughly 2,570 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.
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Colton, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Colton sits at 2,562 feet on US 195 in the Palouse, the rolling wheat country of Whitman County. Settled in 1879 and incorporated in 1890, it has warm, dry summers. Demand for food service here follows the farm calendar, school and community gatherings, and whatever the season brings along the highway.
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 Colton site.
- County
- Whitman County
- Elevation
- About 2,570 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 Colton
A long haul from Olympia
Expect a long delivery: roughly 275 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 Colton
Feeding a harvest crew
Whitman County grows more wheat than any other county in the country, and late-summer harvest brings together combine, truck, and grain-cart crews who often eat on the job. A mobile kitchen set up at a farm shop or staging yard can feed a crew where no restaurant is close.
Gatherings without a full kitchen
A school gym or community hall that lacks a commercial kitchen can still host a large meal if someone supplies cooking and warewashing. A kitchen trailer paired with a dishwashing trailer lets an organizer serve a reunion, memorial, or fundraiser without overloading the building.
Cooler failure in dry heat
With warm, dry summers, a walk-in cooler failure at a school, care home, or cafe can threaten stock quickly. A refrigeration trailer or container can hold product on site until the permanent unit is repaired or replaced, which matters most when repair parts are a long haul away.
- Feeding wheat harvest crews in the field
- Community meals where no commercial kitchen exists
- Emergency cooler backup during summer heat
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Colton
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Colton is about 275 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 Colton
From Olympia, trucks would head east on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass, where winter chain requirements can apply, then work toward US 195, the highway through Colton. The exact connection from the interstate and any grade or width limits on the final approach should be confirmed with dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, Uniontown, about 3 miles from Colton, and Genesee, about 10 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Clarkston at 11 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Harvest-season heat puts steady demand on commercial coolers, and equipment failure can come at any hour. Our 24/7 emergency deployment from the Olympia warehouse covers kitchens and refrigeration trailers when a permanent unit goes down.
Kitchen trailers available for Colton
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 Colton
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 Albion, Asotin, or Lapwai, near Colton.
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 Colton mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Colton mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Colton 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 Colton
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 we need a permit to serve food at a gathering in Colton?
Temporary food service rules in Washington are set locally, so contact the health authority covering Whitman County before the event. Ask which permits apply, when inspections happen, and what water, power, and handwashing a mobile kitchen must have.
Do elevation and weather affect a trailer in Colton?
At about 2,562 feet with warm, dry summers, altitude changes for cooking equipment are modest. Freezing is the bigger issue in cold months for water lines and tanks, so tell the dispatcher your dates and ask about freeze protection and a level, plowed pad.
How fast can a trailer get to Colton 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 Colton 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.