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, June 21st, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Pulled Pork Banh Mi- Our take on this famous Vietnamese street food! Toasted baguette, slow roasted pulled pork butt, raw thinly sliced cabbage, carrots, fresh cilantro, pickled radish, optional raw jalapeno, sweet hoisin sauce, sesame aioli

    $10

  • Marinated Tofu Banh Mi- Our take on this famous Vietnamese street food! Toasted baguette, marinated and grilled tofu, raw thinly sliced cabbage, carrots, fresh cilantro, pickled radish, optional raw jalapeno, sweet hoisin sauce, sesame aioli

    $10

  • Sesame Ginger Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, edamame, carrots, sweet bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, roasted peanuts, sesame ginger vinaigrette

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Sesame Carrot Salad- Cooked carrots tossed in a lightly sweet and tangy rice wine vinaigrette, and topped with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds

    $5

  • Strawberry Oat Jam Bar- Buttery oatmeal bar filled with sweet strawberry preserves

    $4

Thursday, June 24th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Fresh Herb Turkey Sandwich- Pretzel roll, smoked whole muscle turkey breast, fresh herb cream cheese, cucumbers, arugula

    $9

  • Chipotle Turkey Sandwich- Pretzel roll, smoked whole muscle turkey breast, shredded iceberg, cheddar cheese, red onion, cilantro, chipotle aioli

    $9

  • Asparagus Quinoa Salad

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Strawberry Jalapeno Arugula Salad- Arugula, fresh strawberries, thinly sliced jalapeno, queso fresco, sunflower seeds, honey vinaigrette

    $9

  • Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

    $3

Saturday, June 26th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Biscuits + Gravy- Homemade buttermilk biscuits, local pork sausage, made from scrtach black pepper gravy

    1/2 Order (1 egg)- $5 Full Order (2 Biscuits)- $8 The Big Joe (3 Biscuits)- $11

    Add an egg + $1

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bowl (Vegan)- Old fashion oats, oat milk, apple juice, homemade warm strawberry rhubarb compote, pecans

    $5

  • Cherry Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade cherry compote, homemade almond granola

    $6

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.