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

  • Ham and Cheddar on Pretzel Roll (Served Hot or Cold)- Pretzel roll, carved pit ham, cheddar cheese, homemade horseradish dijon cream sauce

    $9

  • Butternut Squash Soup- Onions, apples, butternut squash, baking spiced, heavy cream, vegetable stock

    Pint- $5 Quart- $10

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

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Scotch-a-Roo

    $4

Thursday, October 15th, 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

  • Poached Pear Salad- Spinach, poached pears in baking spices, walnuts, blue cheese, baking spice vinaigrette

    $8

  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker, homemade cheesecake filling, sweet caramel, sea salt

    $5

CLOSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th

Monday, October 19th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Pulled Beef Sandwich- Turano Soft French Roll, slow roasted and pulled beef, homemade beef gravy, optional giardiniera

    $12

  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup- In house roasted chicken, onions, roasted garlic, carrots, celery, sweet peas, potatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream

    Small- $6 Quart- $10

  • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad- Finely shaved raw brussel sprouts, parmesan cheese, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, maple dijon dressing

    $8

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

    $3

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.