Real food

seasonal × Regional

our story

Wild Carrot Cooking Company is a food trailer based out of Waterman, IL. Our menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients, handmade into seasonal dishes. Our goal is to provide our small community with thoughtfully crafted food, while supporting local businesses and farmers along the way. Due to our small space and the unpredictable nature of our business all items are available on a “first come, first serve” basis. In an effort to keep our planet healthy, all of our retail packaging is eco-friendly.

We are located at 228 west Lincoln Highway in Waterman, IL. Our hours of operation are:

Monday 4-7 pm (while supplies last)

Thursday 4-7 pm (while supplies last)

Saturday 7-11 am (while supplies last)

*Please note: Our hours of operation will vary in the summer, as we travel around surrounding communities.

*We accept cash, credit cards and Apple Pay.

PHONE
(815) 761-9902

EMAIL
Wildcarrotcooking@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Shrimp Roll- Buttery brioche bun, poached shrimp, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, fresh tarragon, lemon aioli
$9
Egg Salad Sandwich- Hardboiled eggs, mayo, chives, dill, parsley, Dijon mustard, capers, toasted whole grain bread
$8
Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup- Carrots, celery, onions, chicken, rich chicken broth, orzo pasta, fresh lemon
Pint- $5 Quart- $9
Chopped Salad- Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bacon, cheddar cheese, ditalini pasta, homemade fresh herb ranch
$8
Homemade Creme Brulee- Homemade vanilla custard, topped with bruleed sugar
$5
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 from 9 am - 3 pm (while supplies last) DEKALB BACK ALLEY MARKET
Breakfast Offerings (While Supplies Last)
Bacon, Egg, Cheddar English Muffin with Maple Cayenne Dipping Sauce
$8
Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry rhubarb compote, maple almond granola
$6
Lunch Offerings (While Supplies Last)
Chicken Bacon Cheddar Wrap- Large flour tortilla, oven roasted chicken breast, romaine lettuce, bacon, cheddar cheese, homemade fresh herb ranch
$9
Roasted Beet Cup- Roasted red beets, microgreens, goat cheese, pistachio, balsamic reduction
$5
Broccoli Cheddar Soup- Fresh broccoli, onions, garlic, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, vegetable broth
Pint- $5 Quart- $9
Spring Quinoa Salad- Ivory quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, thinly diced red onion, feta, fresh parsley, fresh mint, pistachios, fresh lemon vinaigrette
$4
Lemon Raspberry Tiramisu- Lemonade-soaked lady fingers, lemon mascarpone, homemade raspberry compote
$5
Monday, May 13th, 2024 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)
Turkey Avocado Melt- Toasted ciabatta bread, thinly sliced turkey breast, melted pepperjack cheese, fresh tomato, sliced avocado, paprika aioli
$9
Carrot Ginger Soup- Carrots, fresh ginger, onion, garlic, coconut milk, vegetable milk, touch of sugar
Pint- $5 Quart- $9
Thai Cabbage Salad- Thinly sliced cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, roasted peanuts, homemade peanut dressing
$7
Scotch-a-Roo
$4

*Our flour free items are prepared in a common kitchen. While we take steps to minimize the likelihood of exposure to flour, our flour free items are not recommended for guests with Celiac or any other gluten sensitive disorders.

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ABOUT us

Chef Josh Koroscik graduated from Robert Morris University with an associates degree in culinary arts in 2011. Since 2007, he has worked in variety of kitchen roles including casual and fine dining, health care, private dinners and large events. His wife, Rachel, graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2014 with a Bachelors in Public Health. She has worked as a healthy culinary instructor since 2015. Together they believe in using their food to bring people joy and enrich those around them. Food is their passion, their profession, and their hobby. They hope to share their love of food with their sons Beck and Charlie.