Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Hot Stove After Dragons’ Den?
The Hot Stove appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 3. The business was a british food takeaway service. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2010.
The Pitch
Al Brown and John Fornam walked into the Den in 2007 with a british food takeaway service. They were asking for £170,000.
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 Al Brown and John Fornam left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Hot Stove did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2010, only 3 years after the Den appearance.
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 The Hot Stove Still in Business?
No. The Hot Stove is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2010).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Concentrate Design, Cuddledry, Tangle Teezer, Gift Card Converter. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07790893
- Registered Name
- HOTPOD STOVES LTD
- Incorporated
- 2011-09-28
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 25990
- Registered Address
- 2 Wayside Cottages, St Ives Road Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2JS
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2025-09-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30
- Officers
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HARDING, Daniel Richard Graham
— director
2, Wayside Cottages, St Ives Road Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2JS, United Kingdom
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HARDING, Daniel Richard Graham
— director