Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Cherax Crayfish After Dragons’ Den?
Cherax Crayfish appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 5. The business was a live crayfish breeding for caterers and restaurants. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Tony Redfearn walked into the Den in 2006 with a live crayfish breeding for caterers and restaurants. They were asking for N/A.
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 Tony Redfearn left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Cherax Crayfish is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2006, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Cherax Crayfish Still in Business?
Yes. Cherax Crayfish appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Dr Cap, ID Scan Biometrics, Caledonian-Matheson Airways, Acai Juice (ah-sigh-ee). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 04025437
- Registered Name
- CRAYFISH LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2000-06-28
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 68209
- Registered Address
- 35 Old Church Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6NN
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-06-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £751
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2024-07-01 to 30 June 2025
- Officers
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BUSHBY, Julian Gregory
— secretary
35 Old Church Road, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6NN
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WALLACE, Barbara Ruth
— director
35, Old Church Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6NN, England
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BRISTOL LEGAL SERVICES LIMITED
— corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2000-06-28)
Pembroke House, 7 Brunswick Square, Bristol, Avon, BS2 8PE
-
BUSHBY, Paul Nicholas
— director (resigned 2014-07-25)
35 Old Church Road, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6NN
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BOURSE NOMINEES LIMITED
— corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2000-06-28)
Pembroke House, 7 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
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BUSHBY, Julian Gregory
— secretary