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, September 28th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

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

    $6

  • Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese- A Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese filled with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and served with a side of homemade fresh herb ranch for dipping

    $9

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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Greek Quinoa Salad- Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley, feta, kalamata olives, Italian seasoning, homemade red wine vinaigrette

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, homemade fluffy pumpkin cheesecake filling

    $5

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

  • Chicken Salad- Oven roasted chicken breast, red grapes, green onions, slivered almonds, black pepper aioli

    Croissant- $9

    1 cup portion (no bread)- $9

  • Cream of Mushroom Soup- Don’t think of condensed mushroom soup— Josh uses a variety of fresh (and only fresh) mushroom, onions, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, heavy cream, corn starch

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Rainbow Crunch Salad- Cabbage, carrots, sweet bell peppers, green onions, sweet green peas, dried cranberries, cashews. creamy poppyseed dressing

    S8

  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

    $4

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 10 am - 4 pm (while supplies last) at WHIRLY OPEN HOUSE in DeKalb, IL

  • Chicken Bacon Cheddar Wrap- Oven roasted chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, homemade fresh herb ranch

    $9

  • Shrimp Roll- Brioche roll, poached shrimp, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, lemon aioli

    $9

  • Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad- Red potatoes, roasted jalapenos, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream/mayo

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, sweet corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime aioli, chili powder

    Small- $5 Large- $8k

  • Worms and Dirt- Chocolate pudding, chocolate cookie crumbs, gummy worms

    $5

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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.