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

Quesadilla- Large flour tortilla, cheddar cheese, homemade avocado ranch dipping sauce
$7
Add chorizo and/or blackbeans +$2
Homemade Pozole- Our take on this hearty traditional Mexican soup/stew. Slow roasted pork butt, hominy, onions, dried chilies, garlic, chicken stock, topped with fresh cilantro, radish, raw cabbage, and a lime wedge
Pint- $6
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, lime aioli, sweet corn, cotija cheese, chili powder
Small- $5 Large- $8
Churro Cookie Bar
$3

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

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich- Pretzel roll, thinly sliced deli turkey, cheddar cheese, homemade cranberry relish, horseradish aioli
$9
Creamy Tortellini Soup- Fire roasted tomato soup filled with cheese tortellini and fresh kale ribbons, topped with basil pesto
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad- Fresh broccoli, fresh cauliflower, bacon, red onions, raisins, sunflower seeds, homemade creamy poppyseed dressing
Small- $5 Large- $10
Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu- Coffee-soaked lady fingers, fluffy pumpkin mascarpone mixture, cocoa powder
**CLOSED Saturday, November 7th to support Waterman Fire Department Pancake Breakfast**
Monday, November 9th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)
Pot Roast Meal- In house slow roasted pot roast, homemade garlic mashed potatoes, from scrach beef gravy, butter braised carrots
$15 per meal
Kale, Farro and Goat Cheese Salad- Thinly sliced kale, chewy farro (whole grain wheat), creamy goat cheese, dried cranberries, pepitas, apple cider vinaigrette
$8
Carrot Cake- Homemade carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting
$6

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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.