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 

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 (while supplies last)

  • 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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • 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

Monday, October 26th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Meatball Sub Sandwich- Toasted hoagie roll, beef/pork/parmesan meatballs, homemade marinara, mozzarella cheese

    $11

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup- Roasted chicken breast, wild rice, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, chicken stock, heavy cream

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

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

    Small- $4 Large- $8

  • Banana Pudding Pie Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, vanilla pudding, fresh banana, whipped cream

    $5

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from 6 - 10 am (while supplies last)

  • Breakfast Sausage Wrap (or Bowl) - Flour tortilla, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sauteed sweet peppers and onions, chipotle aioli

    $9

    If you prefer no tortilla- ask for a bowl

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

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

  • Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade apple compote, homemade maple pecan granola

    $6

Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

***A portion of tonight’s proceeds will go to the Indian Creek Education Foundation***

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich- Kaiser roll, slow roasted pork butt, homemade root beer bbq sauce with your choice of additional toppings. Everything includes: homemade coleslaw topping, in house pickled jalapenos, in house pickled red onions

    $9

  • Loaded Baked Potato Soup- Russet potatoes, bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, chicken stock, heavy cream

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • BBQ Bacon Baked Beans- Bacon, onions, garlic, great northern beans, BBQ seasoning

    $4

  • Midwest Macaroni Salad- Macaroni with sweet peas, red onion, sweet bell pepper, celery, fresh parsley, a touch of dijon, mayo, sugar, vinegar

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treat

  • $3

    Saturday, October 31st, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

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

    $9

  • Avocado Toast- Toasted artisan bread, mashed avocado, over easy egg (unless otherwise specified), queso fresco cheese, in house pickled red onion, chili crunch oil

    $7

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

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

  • Dracula’s Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade cherry compote, homemade maple almond granola

    $6

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.