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

  • Italian Chopped Sandwich (or wrap)- Pit ham, pepperoni, sala2 over mi, fresh mozzarella, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, and submarine dressing all chopped up and spread on a toasted baguette or inside a wrap

    $11

  • Vegetarian Chopped Sandwich- Fresh mozzarella, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, and submarine dressing all chopped up and spread on a toasted baguette or inside a wrap

    $10

  • Pesto Pasta Salad- Farfalle, pesto, sundried tomatoes, parmesan

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Roasted Beet Salad- Roasted beets, goat cheese, pistachio, balsamic glaze

    $5

  • Strawberry Balsamic Crepe- 2 crepes, sweetened mascarpone cheese, sweet strawberries, balsamic

    $6

Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • ;Everything Bagel Sandwich- Locally made everything bagel, bacon, 2 over easy eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomato

    $10

  • Roasted Tomato Bagel (Served open face)- Toasted locally made Asiago bagel, ricotta cheese, sweet slow roasted cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt and pepper

    $7

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

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

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

    $6

Monday, August 3rd, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese- Roasted Garlic butter, oregano, texas toast, havarti cheese, cheddar cheese

    $6

  • Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup- WE KNOW it’s 80 degrees outside, but grilled cheese calls for some soup! Whole peeled tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, heavy cream, touch of sugar

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad- Raw cauliflower, raw broccoli, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, creamy poppyseed dressing

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, homemade blueberry lemon compote

    $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.