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 

Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Whiskey Caramel French Toast- Texas toast soaked in our cinnamon/vanilla egg mixture, grilled, and topped with homemade whiskey caramel sauce

    $3 per piece

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake French Toast- 1 piece of French toast, fluffy cheesecake filling, warm strawberry rhubarb compote

    $6 per piece

  • French Toast Breakfast Sandwich- 2 pieces of French toast, Canadian bacon, over easy egg, Swiss cheese, powdered sugar

    $8

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

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

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

    $6

Monday, July 13th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Caesar Wrap Your Way- Flour tortilla, shredded romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, homemade mini croutons, your choice of baked chicken breast or poached shrimp, your choice of lemon Caesar dressing or Cajun Caesar dressing

    $9

  • Greek Salad (Traditional, no lettuce)- Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, fresh oregano, lemon juice, olive oil

    $5

  • Lemon Ricotta Tuna Pasta Salad- Orecchiette pasta, sustainably caught tuna, ricotta cheese, sweet peas, chives, lemon, olive oil

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Rice Pudding- White rice, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon

    $5

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 from 6 - 10 am (while supplies last)

  • Breakfast Sausage Wrap (Or Scramble)- Breakfast sausage, 3 scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla

    $9

    *Don’t want a tortilla? Simply ask for Josh to make you a scramble!

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

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

  • Fruit Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade fruit compote, maple almond granola

    $6

Thursday, July 16th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Summer Peach Baguette Sandwich- Toasted baguette, fresh peach, Stracciatella cheese (rich and creamy center of burrata), smoked ham, fresh arugula, balsamic reduction

    $11

    *Make it vegetarian! Just ask for no ham!

  • Mortadella & Pistachio Baguette Sandwich- Toasted baguette, mortadella (Italian cured pork), pistachio cream, arugula, balsamic,

    $11

  • Watermelon and Cucumber Salad- Fresh watermelon, fresh cucumber, queso fresco, mint, lime juice, olive oil

    $5

  • Fresh Herb Potato Salad- Red potatoes, green onion, parsley, touch of Dijon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar

    $4

Friday, July 17th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Meatball Sub Sandwich- Toasted hoagie roll, homemade beef/pork/parmesan meatballs, homemade marinara, mozzarella cheese

    $10

  • Rainbow Crunch Salad- Shredded green cabbage, sweet bell peppers, shredded carrots, sweet peas, cashews, dried cranberries, creamy poppyseed dressing

    $8

  • Italian Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, parsley, Italian dressing

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, sweet caramel sauce, sea salt

    $5

WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 18th - WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd!

We will re-open on Thursday, July 23rd!

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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.