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

  • Chicken Guacamole Taco- Grilled flour tortilla, grilled paprika chicken thighs, homemade guacamole, thinly sliced radish (corn tortilla available upon request)

    $3 per

  • Black Bean Guacamole Taco- Grilled flour tortilla, Mexican spiced black beans, homemade guacamole, thinly sliced radish (corn tortilla available upon request)

    $3

  • Pozole- Chicken thighs, hominy, onions, roasted garlic, dried peppers, chicken stock, Mexican oregano (served with thinly sliced cabbage, cilantro, radish, and a lime wedge on the side)

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad- Quinoa, roasted corn, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, lime aioli

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Brown Butter and Cinnamon Rice Crispy Treat

    $3

Thursday, January 15th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Ham and Cheddar on Pretzel Roll- Thinly sliced pit ham, cheddar cheese, homemade horseradish Dijon cream sauce, pretzel roll, served hot or cold

    $9

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

    Pint- $6 Quart- $10

  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad- Fresh broccoli, fresh cauliflower, raisins, bacon, sunflower seeds, red onion, creamy poppyseed dressing

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Puppy Chow- Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar

    $5

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Everything Bagel Sandwich- Locally made everything bagel, bacon, 2 over easy egg, tomato, avocado

    $10

  • Apple Oatmeal Bowl- Oatmeal, oat milk, apple cider, homemade apple compote, pecans (vegan)

    $5

  • Cherry Berry Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade cherry berry compote, 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.