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 

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 4- 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese- Texas toast, roasted garlic butter, Havarti cheese, cheddar cheese, oregano

    $6

  • Wild Carrot Grilled Cheese- A garlic bread grilled cheese filled with bacon, avocado, and in house pickled jalapenos

    $8

  • Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup- Whole peeled tomatoes, basil, carrots, celery, onion, roasted garlic, heavy cream, touch of sugar

    Pint-$6 Quart-$10

  • Chopped Salad- Romaine lettuce, bacon, cheddar cheese, ditalini pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, homemade fresh herb ranch

    $9

  • Worms and Dirt- Chocolate pudding, chocolate cookie “dirt”, gummy worms

    $5

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Everything Bagel Sandwich- Toasted locally made everything bagel, bacon, over easy egg, cheddar cheese, avocado, fresh tomato

    $10

  • Blueberry Bagel (Open Faced)- Toasted locally made blueberry bagel, honey lemon cream cheese, homemade wild blueberry thyme compote

    $7

  • Breakfast Grits- Parmesan and cheddar grits, bacon, over easy egg, green onions, everything bagel seasoning

    Small (1 egg)- $5 Large (2 eggs)- $10

  • Strawberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry compote, honey almond granola

    $6

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

  • Carnitas Tacos- Toasted flour tortilla (corn available upon request), slow roasted pulled pork butt, homemade pineapple salsa

    $3 per taco

  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, sweet corn, cilantro, lime aioli, cotija cheese, chili powder

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Pozole- Pork butt, hominey, roasted garlic, onion, dried chilies, chicken stock, served with the following toppings on the side: raw cabbage, raw radish, cilantro, lime wedge

    Pints only- $6

  • Tres Leches- Homemade sponge cake topped with three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon

    $5

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.