Low elevation, about 40 feet
Sumas 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.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Sumas, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Sumas is the northernmost settlement on State Route 9, at about 39 feet on the floodplain beside the Canadian border. The Sumas-Huntingdon port of entry at the north end of the highway operates around the clock, the town was incorporated in 1891, and the Nooksack Valley School District serves local students.
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 Sumas site.
- County
- Whatcom County
- Elevation
- About 40 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 Sumas
Delivery from Olympia
Sumas is roughly 140 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 Sumas
Flood recovery after river events
Flooding has struck repeatedly: in November 2021 hundreds of residents were evacuated and at least 300 homes and about 30 businesses were damaged. In December 2025 floodwater again covered streets and the border crossing closed. Kitchens and coolers lost to floodwater can be replaced with trailers.
Evacuation and relief feeding
During the December 2025 flood, officials ordered an evacuation and later lifted it on December 13, asking nonresidents to stay away. Relief groups, crews, and the school district may need a kitchen and dishwashing trailer to feed people while streets and utilities are restored.
Border-area business disruptions
Because the 24-hour port of entry sits at the end of SR 9, a flood or closure can idle nearby restaurants and travel businesses. A refrigeration trailer can protect stock when a walk-in fails or power is lost for an extended period.
- Post-flood kitchen and cooler replacement
- Evacuee and relief crew meal service
- Emergency refrigeration for border businesses
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to Sumas
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. Sumas is about 140 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 Sumas
Sumas is at the north end of SR 9, right at the Canadian border, a long trip from Olympia. Flooding on the Nooksack and nearby waterways has closed roads here before, so check WSDOT and Whatcom County road status for the whole route before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Nooksack (about 5 miles), Everson (8 miles), and Blaine (22 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Sumas flooded in November 2021 and again in December 2025, when evacuations were ordered and the border crossing closed. Emergency deployment can provide kitchen, dishwashing, and refrigeration capacity once roads reopen.
Kitchen trailers available for Sumas
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 Sumas
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 Lyman, Hamilton, and Concrete 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 Sumas mobile kitchen rentals and a team that picks up the phone keep service running on your schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Sumas mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Sumas, 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 Sumas
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
How do floods affect trailer placement?
The town sits on a floodplain at about 39 feet, so water can cover streets for days. Confirm with city and county officials where it is safe to park a trailer, and ask about utility hookups and access after a flood before committing to a site.
Who permits food service in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County health officials oversee food establishments and temporary food service in the county. After a disaster, rules for temporary kitchens may change, so call the county health department with your location and plan before you serve food.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Sumas 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 Sumas 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.