Real food

seasonal × Regional

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 23rd, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

(NEW!) Classic Roast Beef Sandwich- Torano soft gourmet roll, in house roasted and carved beef, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, thinly sliced red onion, horseradish mayo
$12
French Onion Soup- Caramelized onions, roasted garlic, rich beef broth, cognac, crusty bread, Swiss cheese
Pints only- $6
Rainbow Crunch Salad- Thinly sliced cabbage, carrot, sweet bell peppers, green onions, sweet peas, dried cranberries, cashews, homemade creamy poppyseed dressing
$8
Salted dark chocolate cookie bars
$3

Thursday, February 26th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Ham and Cheddar on Pretzel Roll- Carved pit ham, cheddar cheese, pretzel roll, homemade horseradish Dijon cream sauce (served hot or cold)
$9
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup- Chicken breast, wild rice, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, rich chicken stock, heavy cream
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
(NEW!) Winter Salad- Mixed greens, pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese, brown sugar balsamic vinaigrette
$8
Banana Pudding Pie Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, fresh banana, vanilla pudding, whipped cream
$5

Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

Breakfast Sausage Wrap- Large flour tortilla, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, chipotle aioli
$9
****Don’t want a tortilla? Ask for it in bowl form!***
Breakfast Grits- Parmesan and cheddar wheat grits, bacon, over easy egg, green onions, everything bagel seasoning
Small- $5 Large- $10
Fruit of the Forest Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, apple and berry homemade compote, maple pecans granola
$6

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

Cream of Chicken over Biscuits- Homemade buttermilk biscuits smothered in our homemade Cream of Chicken made with roasted chicken breast, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, sweet peas, heavy cream, cornstarch
1/2 Order (1 Biscuit)- $5 Full Order (2 Biscuits)- $8 The Big Joe (3 Biscuits)- $11
Split Pea and Ham Soup- Split peas, pit ham, onions, carrots, celery, roasted garlic, chicken stock
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
Garden Salad with Homemade French Dressing- Romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato, cheddar cheese, homemade croutons, homemade French dressing
$8
Cherry Cheesecake Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, homemade cherry cheesecake compote
$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.