Low elevation, about 360 feet
Kalama 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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Kalama, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Kalama was essentially created by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1870 and sits on a narrow floodplain on the Columbia River's east bank. Today the Port of Kalama handles grain, with more than 100,000 rail cars a year and over 125 vessels loaded annually. Three I-5 exits serve the city, and the waterfront hosts summer festivals.
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 Kalama site.
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Elevation
- About 360 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 Kalama
Close to our Olympia warehouse
Kalama is only about 70 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 Kalama
Summer waterfront events
The Kalama Heritage Festival, a free August celebration of Hawaiian and Native Pacific Northwest history at the marine park, has run for more than ten years, and the city and port have hosted a Fourth of July event with vendors and music. Organizers can add a kitchen trailer for extra cooking capacity.
Port project crews
The port's grain terminal operates around the clock, and the federal channel serving it has been deepened to 43 feet. Contractors on terminal and channel projects need meals and sanitation near the work area.
High-water refrigeration backup
Columbia River flows peak in spring, and the town sits on a narrow floodplain. If high water or a power loss hits a restaurant, school, or care facility kitchen, a refrigeration trailer can protect stored food while systems recover.
- Heritage Festival and Fourth of July catering
- Port project contractor meal service
- Spring high-water refrigeration backup trailers
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Kalama
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Kalama is about 70 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 Kalama
Kalama lies directly on I-5 south of the Olympia warehouse, with exits 27, 30, and 32 serving the city and the business district east of the freeway. The floodplain is narrow, so confirm the approach to waterfront sites such as the marine park.
From Kalama, Rainier is about 6 miles away, Woodland about 8 miles, and Columbia City about 8 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Columbia River flows peak in spring, and Kalama sits on a narrow floodplain. When flooding, a power outage, or equipment failure threatens food service, our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a kitchen or refrigeration trailer.
Kitchen trailers available for Kalama
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 Kalama
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in La Center, Castle Rock, and Scappoose face the same choice when a dish room or walk-in cooler goes down.
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
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Kalama mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Kalama mobile kitchen rentals in Kalama so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
End-to-End Project Support
From picking the right trailer to utility hookups and pickup, one team stays on your job.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent by the week or the month, or lease for a longer project, and send the trailer back when you no longer need it.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement, utilities, and wastewater are reviewed with you ahead of delivery so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why clients trust us
We serve commercial and institutional kitchens: healthcare, education, government and military, hospitality, correctional facilities, and caterers. We stand behind what we can confirm: a person on the phone around the clock, delivery and setup coordination, and a quote that spells out terms before you commit.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Kalama
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues temporary food permits for events in Kalama?
Cowlitz County's public health office handles temporary food permits and cites Washington's retail food rules. Contact it early to confirm what a trailer setup at your event needs, along with fees and the lead time before your date.
Can a trailer be set up at a waterfront park event?
Parks and event sites have their own rules. Ask the city or port about site use and power, and the county health office about temporary food permits. We can talk through trailer size, water, and power needs when you contact us.
Do you take emergency calls for Kalama?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Kalama site is, and we check availability from our Olympia warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. We confirm availability, delivery time, and terms with you before anything is reserved.
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.