Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has appointed Lauren Burrill as the new marketing director of its Café Rouge business.
With over 15 years of experience in a number of marketing roles, Lauren joins Big Table Group from glh Hotels, where she was Marketing Director. Prior to that, Burrill worked for Royal Caribbean International for four years, and previous to that she was at Moet Hennessy UK.
Burrill will report to Steve Worrall, who joined the Big Table Group earlier this year as Brand Director for Café Rouge.
Alan Morgan, CEO, Big Table Group, said, “Having worked with Lauren in the past and seen first-hand how she operates, I’m delighted that she has decided to join the Big Table Group team. I’m sure she will be a fantastic addition to Steve’s team as we look to grow our business.”
Steve Worrall, Brand Director Café Rouge & The Mulberry, Big Table Group, said, “Lauren is a great addition to the Cafe Rouge team; she represents another step forward in our journey to further develop this much-loved brand.”
Burrill said, “The Big Table Group is home to some of the UK’s favourite restaurants and an exciting business to have joined. Café Rouge holds a special place for many people so I look forward to taking on this new role to help nurture and grow the Café Rouge brand.”
Big Table Group operates more than 150 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The Group was formed in July 2020 to acquire and operate the Las Iguanas, Café Rouge and Bella Italia brands that were previously managed by Casual Dining Group (CDG), in concert with the existing management team.