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, June 8th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Wild Carrot Club Sandwich- Pretzel roll, carved ham, thinly sliced whole muscle turkey, homemade sweet and tangy bacon jam, Swiss cheese, fresh arugula, mayo
$11
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad- Fresh raw broccoli, fresh raw cauliflower, raisins, sunflower seeds, bacon, thinly diced red onions, homemade creamy poppyseed dressing
Small- $5 Large- $8
Macaroni Salad- Macaroni, sweet peas, shallots, sweet red bell pepper, celery, fresh parsley, touch of Dijon, mayo, touch of sugar, vinegar
Small- $5 Large- $8
Smore Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy chocolate cheesecake, marshmallow fluff topping
$5

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Chicken Salad- Roasted chicken breast, red grapes, green onions, slivered almonds, black pepper aioli
On croissant- $9
1 cup portion- $9
Blueberry Summer Salad-Mixed Spring greens, fresh blueberries, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, sweet balsamic vinaigrette
$8
Cucumber Pistachio Quinoa Salad- Based off of the viral quinoa salad online….Quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, finely chopped red onion, pistachios, fresh parsley, fresh mint, feta cheese, fresh lemon vinaigrette
Small- $5 Large- $9
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar- Crushed graham crackers, pretzels and peanut butter topped with milk chocolate
$4

Satuday, June 13th, 2026 from 7-11 am (while supplies last)

Bacon, Egg, Cheddar English Muffin with Maple Cayenne Dipping Sauce- Our most popular breakfast sandwich!
$9
Breakfast Grits- Parmesan and cheddar wheat grits, crumbled bacon, over easy egg, green onions, everything bagel seasoning
Small (1 egg)- $5 Large (2 eggs)- $10
Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry rhubarb compote, homemade honey almond granola
$6

Monday, June 15th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Cuban Flatbread Sandwich- Flatbread, pork loin that was marinated in pickle juice—roasted and sliced thin, carved ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, pickles
$9
Pineapple Shrimp Protein Cup - Poached shrimp, fresh pineapple, cucumber, poblano peppers, fresh cilantro, finely diced red onion, agave, lime juice, chipotle
$7
Creamy Tex Mex Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, cheddar cheese, creamy taco seasoning dressing
Small- $5 Large- $8
Coconut Trifle- White coconut cake, whipped cream, toasted coconut
$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.