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, October 19th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Pulled Beef Sandwich- Turano Soft French Roll, slow roasted and pulled beef, homemade beef gravy, optional giardiniera

    $12

  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup- In house roasted chicken, onions, roasted garlic, carrots, celery, sweet peas, potatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream

    Small- $6 Quart- $10

  • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad- Finely shaved raw brussel sprouts, parmesan cheese, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, maple dijon dressing

    $8

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

    $3

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Curry Chicken Salad on Naan- Josh and Rachel’s favorite chicken salad! Roasted chicken, curry aioli, toasted almonds, golden raisins, finely diced red onion, parsley

    $9 sandwich or 1 cup portion

  • Egg Salad- Hard boiled eggs, fresh parsley, green onions, fresh dill, capers, mayo, Dijon,

    $9 sandwich or d1 cup portion

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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $9

  • Buffalo Chicken Salad- Romaine lettuce, buffalo chicken, celery, cheddar cheese, homemade fresh herb ranch

    $9

    *Vegetarian salads with buffalo chickpeas available

  • Homemade Rice Pudding

    $5

Saturday, October 24th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Everything Bagel Sandwich= Locally made everything bagel, bacon, cheddar, over easy eggs, avocado, tomato

    $10

  • Blueberry Bagel (Served Open Face)- Locally made blueberry bagel, lemon honey cream cheese, homemade blueberry thyme compote

    $7

  • Breakfast Grits- Parmesan and cheddar grits, over easy egg, bacon, green onions, everything bagel seasoning

    Small (1 egg)- $5 Large (2 eggs)- $10

  • Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait

    $6

Sunday, October 25th, 2026 from 11 am - 3 pm (or sellout)

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

    $6

  • Wild Carrot Grilled Cheese- A garlic bread grilled cheese stuffed with bacon, homemade pickled jalapenos, and avocado

    $8

  • Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup- Whole peel tomatoes, roasted garlic, onion, carrots, celery, heavy cream, vegetable stock

  • Kale Crunch Salad- Thinly sliced kale, thinly sliced green cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, parmesan cheese, apple cider vinaigrette

    $8

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

    $5

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.