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, February 9th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Basil Chicken Sandwich- roasted chicken breast, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, in-house roasted sweet peppers, pesto aioli, balsamic reduction, spinach, toasted baguette
$10
Lasagna Soup- Fire roasted tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, a touch of heavy cream, pesto ricotta topping
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
Butternut Squash Tortellini Salad- Cheese tortellini, roasted butternut squash, feta cheese, greens, maple apple cider viniagrette
Small- $5 Large- $8
Tiramisu- Coffee-soaked lady fingers, sweetened mascarpone, cocoa powder
$5

Thursday, February 12th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Pulled Beef Sandwich- Kaiser roll, slow roasted pulled beef, homemade beef gravy, optional giardiniera
$11
Cream of Mushroom Soup- Don’t think of condensed cream of mushroom soup…FRESH and only fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted garlic, heavy cream, fresh thyme, cornstarch
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
Chopped Salad- Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bacon, cheddar cheese, ditalini pasta, homemade fresh herb ranch
$9
Chocolate Cheesecake Dip with fresh fruit and butter cookies
$6

Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

Quesadilla Breakfast Wrap with Avocado Ranch- Your choice of chorizo, black beans, or both, cheddar cheese, and scrambled eggs all wrapped into a large flour tortilla— served with Avocado Ranch dipping sauce
$10
Apple Oatmeal Bowl- Old fashion oats, oat milk, apple cider, homemade warm apple compote, pecans
(Vegan)
$5
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry compote, chocolate granola with chocolate chunks
$6

Monday, February 16th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

OUR FAT TUESDAY MENU!

Shrimp + Grits- Parmesan and cheddar wheat grits, grilled Cajun shrimp, bacon and onion au jus
$10
Andouille Sausage Sandwich- Toasted hoagie roll, andouille sausage, sauteed onions and peppers, Smoked Provolone
$8
Cajun Cheesy Potato Soup- Yukon potatoes, onions, roasted garlic, Cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, vegetable stock, heavy cream, corn starch
Pint- $6 Quart- $10
Cajun Caesar Salad- Romaine, parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, Cajun Caesar Salad
$8
Millionaire Pie Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling with coconut, pecans, crushed pineapple, and a cherry
$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.