Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to BarbeSkew After Dragons’ Den?
BarbeSkew appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 3. The business was a rotisserie barbecue grill. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was sold in 2016.
The Pitch
Ed Wray walked into the Den in 2008 with a rotisserie barbecue grill. They were asking for £180,000.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Ed Wray left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
BarbeSkew did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016, some 8 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is BarbeSkew Still in Business?
No. BarbeSkew is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Light Emotions, DDN Ltd, Shoes Galore Ltd, Roadkill Toys. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06117355
- Registered Name
- BARBESKEW COMPANY LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2007-02-20 (ceased 2017-07-18)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 25990
- Registered Address
- 3 Kingsley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5NH
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2015-12-31)
- Officers
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CHRISTOFOROU, Carey Andrew
— director
3 Kingsley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5NH
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WRAY, Edward Jarvis
— director
3, Kingsley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5NH, Uk
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CHRISTOFOROU, Carey Andrew
— secretary (resigned 2010-04-05)
3 Kingsley Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5NH
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CHRISTOFOROU, Carey Andrew
— director