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

  • Carnitas Tacos- Toasted flour tortilla (corn available upon request), slow roasted pulled pork butt, homemade pineapple salsa

    $3 per taco

  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad- Farfalle pasta, sweet corn, cilantro, lime aioli, cotija cheese, chili powder

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Pozole- Pork butt, hominey, roasted garlic, onion, dried chilies, chicken stock, served with the following toppings on the side: raw cabbage, raw radish, cilantro, lime wedge

    Pints only- $6

  • Tres Leches- Homemade sponge cake topped with three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon

    $5

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

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

    $9

    ***Would you prefer no tortilla? Ask for it in a bowl!***

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

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

  • Wild Blueberry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade wild blueberry compote, maple pecan granola

    $6

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

  • Ham and Cheddar on Pretzel Roll (Served hot or cold)- Pretzel roll, carved pit ham, cheddar cheese, horseradish Dijon cream sauce

    $9

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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Rainbow Crunch- Green cabbage, carrots, sweet bell peppers, sweet peas, green onions, dried cranberries, cashews, homemade creamy poppyseed dressing

    $9

  • Brown Butter and Cinnamon Rice Crispy Treat

    $3

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.