Chef Oscar and the Tandem team bring the magic of elevated dining to any occasion — from intimate dinner parties to weddings for 500.
Let’s say you have a vision. Maybe it’s a special birthday dinner. A corporate lunch that doesn’t taste like it came from a cardboard box. A wedding where the food is the thing people are still talking about the next day. Whatever the occasion — big, small, formal, outrageously fun — Tandem Restaurant and Catering exists to make it happen, and make it delicious.
Under the creative direction of Chef Oscar, Tandem has built a reputation for bold, modern American cuisine with deep international roots. But what sets this Carrboro gem apart isn’t just the food — it’s the “yes, and…” philosophy behind every event. Tell them what you want. They’ll build the rest.
Spaces for Every Moment
Nestled inside Historic Carr Mill Mall, Tandem’s venue is a collection of distinct spaces that can flex to fit almost any event. The intimate Wine Room seats 36 for a private dinner, complete with audio-visual and surround sound — ideal for that hybrid dinner-and-presentation format. The Back Room opens up for 65 guests, or combine the two for a gathering of up to 100.
Prefer something with a view? The Patio is a lively outdoor space perfect for cocktail receptions, outdoor dinners, and everything in between — up to 75 seated or 100 for a cocktail-style event. The Tasting Room is Tandem’s most private offering. It seats 20 guests, with a private window into the kitchen. An occasion that’s hard to replicate.
For big moments, reserve the Full Venue — up to 250 seated or 350 in a cocktail setting — for weddings, holiday parties, and celebrations that demand a production.
Take the Party Anywhere
Weddings in the garden, corporate retreats across town, in-home dinner parties — the team handles planning, sourcing, setup, execution, and breakdown. You show up and enjoy. They handle the rest. Have a venue in mind but not a caterer? Tandem brings a large rental inventory, so no detail is left to chance. Need something unique on the menu? Chef Oscar’s team will make it. Allergies, dietary preferences, a grandmother’s recipe you want reimagined — bring the brief, and they’ll rise to it.
Dinner Parties, Elevated
Imagine hosting a dinner party in your home where you get to enjoy it. No frantic kitchen sprints. No apologizing for the lukewarm risotto. Tandem’s in-home catering turns your dining room into the most sought-after reservation in town, and all you have to do is answer the door.
Let’s Build Something Memorable
Every great event starts with a conversation. Tandem’s event planner works with you from concept to clean up, making sure the evening goes exactly as you imagined — only better.
Tandem brings a detail-obsessed team, a menu that can go anywhere, and a real love for bringing people together.
Email emma@tandemcarrboro.com or visit Tandem online at www.tandemcarrboro.com.
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