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, September 14th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Wild Carrot Club Sandwich- Pretzel roll, carved pit ham, turkey, homemade bacon jam, Swiss cheese, fresh arugula, mayo

    $11

  • Beef and Barley Soup- Roasted (Family Farm Meats LLC) beef, barley, carrots, celery, onions, roasted garlic, rich beef stock

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Apple Quinoa Salad- Quinoa, roasted locally grown apples, feta cheese, parsley, pecans, apple cider vinaigrette

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Brown Butter Rice Cripsy Treat

    $3

Thursday, September 17th, 20206 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Pot Roast Philly Sandwich- Slow roasted pot roast, homemade beef gravy, sauteed onions and peppers, provolone and mozzarella cheese

    $13

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup- Fresh broccoli, onions, garlic, cheddar cheese, vegetable stock, heavy cream, thickened with cornstarch

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Roasted Beet Cup- Roasted beets, goat cheese, pistachio, balsamic reduction

    $5

  • Strawberry Oat Jam Bar- Homemade buttery oat jam bar filled with sweet strawberry preserves

    $4

Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

  • Everything Bagel Sandwich- Toasted locally made everything bagel, 2 over easy eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomato

    $10

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

    $7

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

    Pint- $5 Large- $10

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

    $6

Monday, September 21st, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Chicken Bacon Cheddar Wrap- Large flour tortilla, in house roasted chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded romaine lettuce, homemade fresh herb ranch

    $9

  • Ham, Cabbage and Potato Soup- Ham, cabbage, yukon gold potatoes, onions, roasted garlic, rich chicken stock

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Kale Crunch Salad- Fresh kale, finely shredded cabbage, parmesan cheese, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, apple cider vinaigrette

    $8

  • Worms and Dirt- Chocolate pudding, crumbled chocolate cookies, gummy worms

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.