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What Happened to Steak on the Stone After Dragons’ Den?

Steak on the Stone appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 2. The business was a stone hot-plate for cooking meat. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Nick Metcalf walked into the Den in 2006 with a stone hot-plate for cooking meat. 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 Nick Metcalf left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Steak on the Stone 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 Steak on the Stone Still in Business?

Yes. Steak on the Stone 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 Alpine Cleaning, Empty Me, Kardocktor, The Bonks. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
05654202
Registered Name
THE STEAK ON THE STONE COMPANY LIMITED
Incorporated
2005-12-14
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46180, 47910
Registered Address
15 15 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7AD, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-11-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£112649
Employees
3
Period
01 December 2023 to 30 November 2024
Officers
  • METCALF, Nick — secretary
    6, Polesden View, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4LN, England
  • METCALF, Nick — director
    6, Polesden View, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4LN, England
  • WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2005-12-14)
    6-8 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ
  • METCALF, Michelle — director (resigned 2025-09-01)
    7, Oak Lodge Drive, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5EB
  • WATERLOW NOMINEES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2005-12-14)
    6-8 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ
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