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 

CLOSED for LABOR DAY on Monday, September 7th

Thursday, September 10th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Shrimp Rolls- Brioche roll, poached shrimp, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, fresh herbs, lemon aioli

    $9

  • Egg Salad- Hard boiled eggs, mayo, fresh dill, fresh chives, parsley, capers, Dijon mustard

    Sandwich on Whole Grain Seed Toast: $9

    1 cup portion (without bread): $9

  • Minestrone Soup- Onions, carrots, celery, fire roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, ditalini pasta, fresh kale, great northern beans, topped with pesto

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Lemon Herb Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, olive oil, lemon, fresh parsley, fresh chive, fresh basil, parmesan cheese

    Small- $5 Large- $10

  • Chocolate Eclaire Torte: Layers of graham cracker and fluffy vanilla filling, and topped with chocolate frosting

    $5

    Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 11 am - 2 pm at BLUMEN GARDENS Fall Fest! (Sycamore, IL)

  • Carved Ham Sandwich on Pretzel Roll- Pretzel roll, carved pit ham, cheddar cheese, homemade horseradish dijon cream sauce (Served Cold)

    $9

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup- Onions, carrots, celery, roasted garlic, oven roasted chicken breast, wild rice, chicken stock, heavy cream, Italian seasoning

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad- Quinoa, roasted butternut squash, homemade spiced nuts, goat cheese, parsley, red onion, maple apple cider vinegarette

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Apple Pie Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, homemade apple pie compote

    $5

    Monday, September 14th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Wild Carrot Club Sandwich- Pretzel roll, carved pit ham, turkey, homemade bacon jam, Swiss cheese, fresh arugula, mayo

    $11

  • Beef and Barley Soup- Roasted beef, barley, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, rich beef stock

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

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

    $5

  • Brown Butter Rice Cripsy Treat

    $3

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.