In all fairness to Paphitis’ indomitable spirit, this week’s episode was characterised by impressive ideas with bad business decisions. These serving trays are traditional to the Turkish culture and most often associated with serving mainly tea and coffee however, they are also widely used to serve food. The Tipsi Tray is incredibly level and stable, meaning you will never spill your cuppa again! The Tipsi Tray works on the simple physics principle of centripetal force. When the tray is held in the hand, items on the Tipsi Tray sit far below the centre of rotation. CARRY DRINKS WITH A SINGLE HAND | Unlike traditional 2 handed serving trays, the Tipsi Tray™ can be carried with a single hand allowing you to carry up to 9 drinks while holding a bannister, opening a door or using a walking cane. All whilst staying safe. Everyone can benefit from the Tipsi Tray™ particularly older people, disabled people or those who work in bars, restaurants and the hospitality industry.

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Ecommerce is where the future of retail is and that’s why we try to sell only online through trusted retailers like Disability Horizons. Southampton entrepreneur Robert Simpson appeared on Dragon’s Den to try and secure investment for the Tipsi Tray in 2021. The prototype was built by his grandfather Andrew Townson in Yorkshire in the early 1980s, to help him carry food and drink around his house.I began work on Tipsi Tray, the Single Handed serving tray designed to make life easier and safer in the home and hospitality industry.” At first I felt disheartened by my Den experience but I now have great confidence that my business will thrive without the investment of the Dragons. The money may have speeded up the process but it’s made me realise the next steps in my business and how I can continue to make it a fantastic success. Despite the Dragons not believing in my business, I won’t be giving up on the Tipsi Tray. Tipsi Tray ensures items remain steady and level – excellent alternative to traditional trays for people with conditions which cause shaky hands or tremors, such as Parkinson’s disease The Tipsi Tray is also safe and sturdy, being made from a food grade stainless steel. The Tipsi Tray is built to last a lifetime.

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SINGLE HANDED USE | New and Improved design based on the original Tipsi Tray by single handed products. Carry drinks with a single hand using the magic of physics! Carrying drinks has never been easier and safer. Keep a spare hand free to hold a bannister on stairs, open doors or use a walking cane.A lifetime of safe use: this unique one-hand tray is made with of very strong, food-grade stainless steel. It has a rubberised coating to prevent anything on the tray moving while in motion. On top of that, the tray is made from a polyurethane rubberised coating, which provides a firm grip on plates and glassware. Simply put, items on the tray stay flat and level relative to the handle. 3 accessible Tipsi Tray action ideas Personally, I would have preferred the use of silicone in place of rubber. Silicone has a high friction ratio, possibly better than rubber. Plus, silicone will withstand high temperatures better than rubber as well withstanding wear-and-tear. You might look at this and keep the cost difference in mind. What an experience [Dragon’s Den was], despite not receiving investment in the Den I came away from the experience with a hugely positive attitude. Sara Davies sang my praises and I didn’t actually see much value in their potential investment.

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The tray is designed in a tripodal fashion to enable ease of use whilst carrying items on it. It uses centripetal force which helps to reduce the chance of spilling any food and drink being carried. After my late grandpa used a primitive balance serving tray for years and seeing how much it helped him I knew I had to develop and improve the design to help others the way it helped him. I began work on Tipsi Tray™, the Single Handed serving tray designed to make life easier and safer in the home and hospitality industry.’ There’s never a dull moment in the Den, much like there’s never a dull moment running a small business. The moral of this episode seems to be: know your brand, roll with the punches and don’t spin too many plates (or trays). More Dragons’ Den From January 2023, Disability Horizons received the very first batch of the new Topple Trays, a brand new and improved design of the Tipsi Tray, which is much smaller, lightweight and portable.Robert exclusively shared with us how the Tipsi Tray developed into the modern, versatile device it is today: If you're after something more modern, then our metal serving trays are here to provide you with glamour and luxury your kitchen needs. Our stunning metal trays are truly versatile and practical; allowing you to wow your guests at elegant dinner parties or impress your friends and family at your summer BBQs. Whatever the event or occasion, you can count on us to help you put everything together with impeccable style.

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For instance, if you go to a café, restaurant or event that serves refreshments, you could use your Tipsi Tray to collect food and drink from a buffet, canteen or bar independently and make your way through crowds safely. REMOVABLE NEOPRENE GRIPPY SURFACE | Simply lift off the grippy rubber surface for a metallic tray beneath depending on your style or use. Machine wash or wipe down both surfaces From an entrepreneur spinning too many plates to a tray-whirling hopeful in the form of Robert Simpson, creator of the Tipsi Tray. Designed for home and hospitality use, the single-handed tray demonstration, which included a death-defying over-the-head manoeuvre, impressed the judges, but garnered no investment. The trays are made from metals, often stainless steel and copper, and are mostly circular in shape. Some of the trays are luxurious in style as they are often used as ornaments for the home. It is known that the Turkish tray can double up as a decorative feature as the hook allows it to be hung and used for other items such as displaying candles.You would be forgiven, watching this episode, for thinking all British entrepreneurial spirit had been stamped on by scaly claws as the following two contestants – a husband and wife duo bringing dogs to weddings and a father-and-daughter sales team offering inflatable life vests for sports – left the Den empty handed.