Dragons Den entrepreneur Carol Savage is hoping to give inspiration to aspiring businesswoman when she reveals the secret behind Britain’s favourite social networking site for food lovers, MyDish.co.uk at the All Woman Show.

Carol, 43, who is at the show at Winchester Guildhall on Sunday (Nov 15), will be sharing tips for on-line business start ups as well as great recipe ideas for this Christmas.
The dynamic mother-of three who became the first Dragons Den competitor to ever be offered double the money for her business venture will be opening the show as well as speaking about her experience.

Carol hit upon setting up MyDish.co.uk after her husband Kenny’s mother passed away. He brought home two scraps of paper with her hand written recipes that he remembered from when he was a boy - Banana Bread and Lemon Meringue Pie.

She loved the idea of being able to share anecdotes about memorable recipe dishes through a community website where visitors can add a profile and even rate each other’s efforts in the kitchen.

After personally raising £600,000 the former marketing executive went on make TV history on the BBC2 programme when the tough Dragons offered her £200,000.

Carol went on the programme to secure £100,000 for a 10 per cent stake but she was delighted when two Dragons, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis, combined to offer her double.

Despite the tempting offer to work with both investors, Carol eventually chose to stick with Deborah's original offer of £100,000 in return for a 15 per cent stake.

Carol said: “I am really looking forward to being at Winchester’s All Woman Show to tell people about MyDish.co.uk and get people to share their favourite dishes.  I hope to inspire people to cook and share my experience of setting up an on-line business and going on Dragons’ Den.”

The All Woman Show is the ultimate ladies day out with over 50 exhibitors from the world of fashion, food, health, beauty and fitness.

The show offers the chance to chat with lifestyle, vitality and well-being experts, create your look for the new season with the latest fashion and accessories, as well as learning about the latest beauty and cosmetic products along with cutting edge treatments.

There is the opportunity to enjoy makeovers and free skin care analysis as well as hearing about holistic and alternative therapies.

Ticket holders are invited to bring along their unwanted “old gold” and make money with the experts from Ounces2Pounds.

There is something for everyone with a full programme of demonstrations at the event created by Brownsugar Events.

Tickets are available in advance from www.allwomanshow.com or on the door at only £4.00 with under 16s go free. Early visitors will receive a free Champney’s Goodie Bag.

For information about Carol Savage and MyDish.co.uk contact Sue at Touchstone Media and PR on 07826 242227: or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .