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, May 19th, 2025 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

Roast Beef Baguette Sandwich- In house roasted beef (medium rare) thinly sliced), cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, horseradish mayo. toasted baguette
$11
Wild Carrot Potato Chips- Hand cut russet potatoes fried until golden then tossed with… Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, parsley, and salt
$4
Lemon Caesar Salad- Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, homemade croutons, lemon Caesar dressing
$7
Add Lemon Herb Chicken + $2
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar
$3
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)
Fried Mushroom Sandwich- Locally grown oyster mushrooms deep fried in a “fried chicken” breading, large brioche bun, leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, sriracha aioli
$10
Buffalo Chicken Salad- Romaine lettuce, hand breaded fried chicken (served cold), cheddar cheese, celery, cherry tomatoes, buffalo sauce, homemade fresh herb ranch
$9
Dill Pickle Potato Salad- Red potatoes, mayo, fresh dill, finely chopped dill pickles
Small- $4 Large- $7
Brown Butter and Cinnamon Rice Crispy Treat
$3
Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)
French Toast- Texas toast soaked in our cinnamon/vanilla custard mixture, grilled, and topped with homemade whiskey caramel sauce (featuring Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Whiskey)
$3 per slice
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake French Toast- One piece of our french toast, topped with cheesecake filling, and warm strawberry rhubarb compote
$5 per slice
French Toast Sandwich- 2 pieces of French Toast, Canadian bacon, over easy egg, Swiss cheese, powdered sugar
$9
Breakfast Grits- Parmesan and Cheddar wheat grits, over easy egg, bacon, green onions, everything bagel seasoning
Small- $5 Large- $10
Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade mixed berry parfait, maple pecan granola
$6
*Flour Free items are prepared in a common kitchen. While we take steps to minimize the likelihood of exposure to flour, our flour free items are not recommended for guests with Celiac or any other gluten sensitive disorders

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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.