Real food

seasonal × Regional

 
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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 

Monday, October 5th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Our OKTOBERFEST Menu!

  • Brat Sliders- Mini pretzel roll, brat patty, Swiss cheese, stone ground mustard, sauerkraut

    $4.50 a piece

  • Beer Cheese Soup-Yukon potatoes, cheddar cheese, beer, onions, roasted garlic, vegetable stock, heavy cream, cornstarch

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Honey Mustard Spinach Salad- Spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, pretzel croutons, homemade creamy honey mustard dressing

    $8

  • Black Forest Cake- Chocolate cake, homemade cherry compote, whipped cream

    $6

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 from 6 - 10 am (while supplies last)

  • Bacon, Egg and Cheddar English Muffin Sandwich with Maple Cayenne Dipping Sauce

    $9

  • Breakfast Grits- Cheddar and parmesan grits, bacon, over easy egg (unless otherwise specified), green onion, everything bagel seasoning

    Small- $5 Large- $10

  • Brown Sugar Peach Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade brown sugar peach compote, maple pecan granola

    $6

Thursday, October 8th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Italian Chopped Sandwich (Or Wrap)- Ham, pepperoni, salami, fresh mozzarella, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, and submarine dressing all chopped up and spread over a toasted baguette (or spread into a flour tortilla)

    $10

  • Vegetarian Italian Chopped Sandwich (Or Wrap)- Fresh mozzarella, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, and submarine dressing all chopped up and spread over a toasted baguette (or spread into a flour tortilla)

    $9

  • Italian Wedding Soup- Homemade small turkey meatballs, white rice, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken stock

    Small- $6 Large- $10

  • Tuscan Tortellini Salad- Cheese tortellini, salami, parmesan cheese, fresh kale, green olives, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Dessert TBD

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Biscuits and Gravy- Homemade buttermilk biscuits topped with our homemade sausage and black pepper gravy

    1/2 order (1 biscuit)- $5 Full order (2 biscuits)- $8 The Big Joe (3 Biscuits)- $11

  • Apple Biscuit- Homemade buttermilk biscuit, chilled apple compote, whipped cream

    $5

  • Cozy Oatmeal Bowl (Vegan)- Old fashion oats, apple cider, oatmilk, homemade apple compote, pecans

    $5

  • Raspberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade raspberry compote, homemade maple almond granola

    $6

Monday, October 12th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Baked Potato Bar- Large russet potato filled with your choice of toppings. Everything includes: butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions

    $8

    Add a scoop of Homemade Chili or Broccoli Cheddar Soup + $2

  • Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup- Fresh broccoli, onions, roasted garlic, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, cornstarch

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Kale Butternut Squash Salad- Fresh thinly sliced kale, roasted butternut squash, in house spiced nuts, goat cheese, thinly sliced red onion, in house maple vinaigrette

    $9

  • Scotch-a-Roo

    $4

Contact Us

 
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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.

© 2020 Wild Carrot Cooking Company.