Is The Workbench London Still in Business? (2026 Update)
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Look for The Workbench London on AmazonFull story →Kirstie McClaren and Katie Bell pitched a kit letting couples hand-carve their own wedding or engagement ring in wax, in series 18.
The business is still running today, and it has marked a decade since the pitch.
Giving Up Nearly Half for Backing
The founders asked for £50,000 for 45 percent of the business, valuing the company at just over £111,000, a large stake to part with that suggested they wanted a genuine partner more than they wanted to keep control.
Sara Davies took the deal for the full amount despite a reportedly rocky presentation on the night. Her own background building Crafter's Companion around hands-on making gave her a natural feel for the kind of experience this business was selling.
Every Customer Is New, Not a Repeat Buyer
A ring-carving kit tends to sell exactly once per relationship, tied to a single wedding or proposal, so this business survives on constantly finding new couples rather than persuading old customers to buy again.
It has clearly managed that trick. Ten full years after launch, the founders publicly marked the milestone, and both the online kits and the in-person carving sessions are still running.
Still Built Around the Experience, Not a Shelf Item
Nothing here sells through Amazon, which fits the product well. Once a customer finishes carving their design, a professional caster takes over, so this is a considered purchase wrapped around a memorable afternoon, not something anyone browses casually online.
Ten years surviving on nothing but one-off, celebration-tied purchases is a longer stretch than most businesses from this show manage, and the kits and events are still bookable straight from the company's own site.