Casual Dining Group

Founded in 2014, Casual Dining Group is a restaurant chain which operates primarily under the Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Amalfi, The Mulberry and Cafe Rouge names. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. In 2020, the company was acquired by the private equity firm Epris which rebranded Casual Dining Group to The Big Table Group. 

Presently, the business operates more than 150 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. 

In the financial year 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of € 20 million and currently employs 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company’s brand “Bella Italia” was awarded the title of the 8th best place to work in 2021 by Glassdoor. 

Additionally, the enterprise offers various products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & Fresh: ready meals, desserts, cocktails, etc. 
• Soft drinks: water, juice and soft drinks. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers and wines. 

Brands such as Corona, Orchard Pig, Merlot, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, The Big Table Group (CDG) offers a range of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the foodservice maintains the highest quality standards as it works with suppliers who comply with all EU and UK legislations. 

Concerning sustainability, the restaurant chain started using free-range eggs and signed the European Chicken Commitment to improve chicken welfare, hence reducing its carbon footprints. 

Furthermore, in November 2021, the firm announced that it will be investing £35 million in new openings and £19 million in renovating the existing ones. 

The firm launched the rebranded “Rouge” restaurant which has a refreshed design concept and French-inspired menus in March 2022. 

In addition, in June 2022, The Big Table Group (CDG) partnered with Pudu Robotics to introduce robot technology in its business operations. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to open 50 new restaurants over the next 3 years.