Low elevation, about 640 feet
At roughly 640 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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White Salmon, Washington Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
White Salmon stands at 620 feet in the Columbia River Gorge, in Klickitat County, named for the river and incorporated in 1907. SR 14 passes through town and SR 141 meets it nearby. Tourism sets the calendar: a month-long Wildflower Festival in May, the Husum Festival each August, wine walks, and whitewater rafting on the surrounding rivers.
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 White Salmon site.
- County
- Klickitat County
- Elevation
- About 640 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 White Salmon
Delivery from Olympia
About 115 miles in a straight line from our Olympia warehouse. That is a regional delivery: we confirm the road route, any seasonal limits, and the timing when we quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in White Salmon
Burdoin Fire and SR 14 closure
The July 2025 Burdoin Fire burned about 11,000 acres and led to Level 3 evacuations, and SR 14 was closed for nearly ten days east of White Salmon. A Red Cross shelter opened at Columbia High School, so shelters and crews in town may need meals and cold storage.
Festival and wine-walk season
White Salmon hosts a month-long Wildflower Festival in May with art and wine, the Husum Festival every August, and a holiday-season wine walk. Organizers and restaurants during these peaks may need extra cooking and dishwashing capacity beyond downtown kitchens.
Rafting and fishing season
Whitewater rafting is a popular activity in the Gorge, and the White Salmon and Klickitat rivers draw anglers for summer steelhead and fall chinook. Outfitters and lodges feeding multi-day groups can run into a failed cooler or kitchen outage at the height of the season, when a rented trailer keeps guests fed.
- Evacuation shelter feeding after Gorge wildfires
- Husum Festival and Wildflower Festival catering
- Lodge and outfitter kitchen backup during rafting season
Delivery from our Olympia warehouse to White Salmon
We keep equipment in Olympia, the Washington capital, and plan every delivery from there. White Salmon is about 115 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 White Salmon
From Olympia, trailers go south on I-5 to the SR 14 interchange, then east on SR 14 along the north bank of the Columbia through the Gorge National Scenic Area and its tunnels to White Salmon. SR 14 has been closed for days by wildfires, including in 2023 and July 2025.
If your project spans more than one site, Bingen, about 1 mile from White Salmon, and Hood River, about 2 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Mosier at 5 miles.
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Emergency deployment, any hour
Gorge wildfire is the recurring emergency. The July 2025 Burdoin Fire forced Level 3 evacuations and closed SR 14 for nearly ten days, and the 2023 Tunnel Five Fire closed it for over a week. Shelters and responders need kitchens and cold storage.
Kitchen trailers available for White Salmon
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 White Salmon
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 Cascade Locks, Stevenson, or North Bonneville, near White Salmon.
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 White Salmon mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan White Salmon mobile kitchen rentals delivery in White Salmon 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 White Salmon
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
What if SR 14 is closed by fire when a trailer is needed?
SR 14 has closed for days during Gorge fires, including in 2023 and 2025. Check WSDOT closure status first. The best alternative depends on where the closure is, so confirm the route with dispatch before committing a trailer.
Who permits temporary food service for a White Salmon festival?
Temporary food events in Washington are generally permitted through the local health jurisdiction. For White Salmon, contact the Klickitat County public health office with your date, menu, and trailer details, and ask what review a mobile kitchen needs.
How fast can a trailer get to White Salmon 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 White Salmon 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.