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

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich- In house slow roasted pork butt, homemade root beer BBQ sauce, your choice of toppings: everything includes creamy coleslaw topping, in house pickled red onions, in house pickled jalapenos

    $9

  • Loaded Baked Potato Salad- Russet potatoes, bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • BBQ Bacon Baked Beans- Great northern beans, bacon, homemade BBQ sauce, onions, garlic, BBQ spices

    $4

  • Chocolate Pudding Pie Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding, whipped cream

    $5

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 from 6 - 10 am (while supplies last)

  • Bacon, Egg and Cheddar English Muffin with Maple Cayenne Dipping Sauce

    $9

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

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

  • Raspberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade raspberry compote, homemade honey almond granola

    $6

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Ham and Cheddar on Pretzel Roll (Hot or Cold)- Pretzel Roll, carved pit ham, cheddar cheese, horseradish dijon sauce

    $9

  • Italian Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, pepperoncini peppers, fresh mozzarella, Italian dressing

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Summertime Fruit Salad- Assorted fruit tossed with lime. agave and mint

    $5

  • Scotch-a-Roos

    $4

Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Breakfast Sausage Wrap- Flour tortilla, breakfast sausage, 3 scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, chipotle aioli

    $9

    ***Don’t want a tortilla? Ask for it as a BOWL***

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

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

  • Strawberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry compote, homemade honey almond granola

    $6

Sunday, August 16th, 2026 from 11 am - 3 pm at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, IL

  • Pesto Chicken Salad Croissant- In house roasted chicken breast, pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, fresh locally grown basil, large croissant

    $9

    Prefer no croissant? Ask for a 1 cup portion in a cup!

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

    $9

  • Rainbow Crunch Salad- Locally grown shredded cabbage, locally grown shredded carrot, sweet bell pepper, sweet peas, cashews, dried cranberries, creamy poppyseed dressing

    $9

  • Greek Salad Cup- A nod to the original Greek Salad without greens! Tomatoes, cucumbers, locally grown sweet bell peppers, fresh locally grown oregano, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette

    $6

  • Tiramisu- Our version of this Italian classic. Coffee-soaked lady fingers, sweetened mascarpone, cocoa powder

    $5

Monday, August 17th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Summertime Peach Baguette Sandwich- Toasted baguette, fresh peaches, creamy stracciatella cheese, smoked ham, arugula & balsamic reduction

    $11

    Vegetarian? Just ask for no ham!

  • Mortadella & Pistachio Baguette Sandwich- Toasted baguette, Italian mortadella, pistachio cream, arugula, & balsamic

    $11

  • Watermelon Feta Salad- Watermelon, feta, fresh dill, red onion, balsamic reduction

    $5

  • Fresh Herb Potato Salad- Red potatoes, green onion, parsley, Dijon, olive oil, & red wine vinegar

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Dessert TBD

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.