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, June 1st, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Cheese Quesadilla- Large flour tortilla filled with melted cheddar cheese, and served with our homemade Avocado Ranch

    $7

    Add blackbeans or chrizo +$2

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

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad- Quinoa, black beans, fresh mango, finely diced red onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle honey lime vinaigrette

    Price TBD

  • Rice Pudding- White rice, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon

    $5

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

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich- Kaiser roll topped with slow cooked and shredded pork butt and topped with your choice of toppings…Everything includes homemade root beer BBQ sauce, homemade coleslaw topping, in house quick pickled red onions, in house quick pickled jalapenos

    $9

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

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • BBQ Bacon Baked Beans- Great northern beans, onions, garlic, bacon, homemade root beer BBQ sauce, BBQ seasoning

    $4

  • Banana Pudding Pie Cup- Buttery graham cracker crust, fresh banana, vanilla pudding, whipped cream

    $5

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 7 - 11 am (while supplies last)

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

    $10

  • Blueberry Bagel (Open Face)- Toasted blueberry bagel, honey lemon cream cheese, homemade wild blueberry thyme compote

    $7

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

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

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Parfait- Whole milk yogurt, homemade strawberry rhubarb compote, honey almond granola

    $6

Monday, June 8th, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm (while supplies last)

  • Wild Carrot Club Sandwich- Pretzel roll, carved ham, thinly sliced whole muscle turkey, homemade sweet and tangy bacon jam, Swiss cheese, fresh arugula, mayo

    $11

  • Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad- Fresh raw broccoli, fresh raw cauliflower, raisins, sunflower seeds, bacon, thinly diced red onions, homemade creamy poppyseed dressing

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Macaroni Salad- Macaroni, sweet peas, shallots, sweet red bell pepper, celery, fresh parsley, touch of Dijon, mayo, touch of sugar, vinegar

    Small- $5 Large- $8

  • Smore Cheesecake- Buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy marshmallow cheesecake filling, chocolate topping

    $5

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.