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, February 2nd, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Meatball Sub Sandwiches- Pork/beef/parmesan meatballs, homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, toasted hoagie roll

    $10

  • Minestrone Soup- Carrots, celery, onions, Great Northern beans, petit diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, ditalini pasta, fresh kale ribbons, topped with pesto

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Italian Pasta Salad- Pasta, cucumber, cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, parsley, Italian vinaigrette

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Scotch-a-Roo

    $4

Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

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

    $6

  • Wild Carrot Grilled Cheese- Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese filled with bacon, avocado and pickled jalapenos

    $9

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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Kale Crunch Salad- Finely shredded kale, shredded green cabbage, roasted almonds, cranberries, parmesan cheese, homemade apple cider vinaigrette

    $8

  • Worms and Dirt- Chocolate pudding, cookie crumbles, gummy worms

    $5

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

  • Bacon, Egg and Cheddar English Muffin with Maple Cayenne Dipping Sauce

    $9

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

    Small- $5 Large- $10

  • Chocolate Covered Strawberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry compote, homemade chocolate granola with chocolate chunks

    $6

Monday, February 9th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Basil Chicken Sandwich- roasted chicken breast, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, in-house roasted sweet peppers, pesto aioli, balsamic reduction, spinach, toasted baguette

    $10

  • Lasagna Soup- Fire roasted tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, a touch of heavy cream, pesto ricotta topping

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Tortellini Salad (TBD)

  • Tiramisu- Coffee-soaked lady fingers, sweetened mascarpone, cocoa powder

    $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.