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'Missed out on an opportunity': Internet furious as Wellingtons LA leaves 'Shark Tank' Season 15 empty-handed

Although Wellingtons LA is now a well-known brand with a national reach, Arya and Tasha undoubtedly want to raise the company's profile

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Arya and Tasha Alexander have a specialized business that simplifies the preparation of beef wellingtons for customers to make at home.

While the entrepreneurs of 'Shark Tank' Season 15 were intrigued by their concept, they were concerned that Wellingtons LA doesn't sell directly to customers.

Unfortunately, none of the sharks expressed interest in investing in Wellingtons. Kevin O'Leary had previously invested in a similar company, which made him a competitor.

Due to Michael Rubin and Mark Cuban's lack of confidence in the company's business plan, Arya and Tasha will need to seek out new investors.

Fans rushed to X to chastise the Sharks for failing to make a bid on Wellingtons.

One person tweeted, "I think the Sharks missed out on an opportunity. Good price point too." Another intrigued fan asked, "Hazelnut Wellington?" One user also noted, "It looks really good and the varieties of Wellington are on point." A fourth user wrote, "These #Wellingtons look delicious! I am anxious to hear the feedback from the Sharks!"

Lori Greiner opens up about refusing to make a deal with Wellingtons 

Lori stated that she was uninterested in the goods and hence declined to negotiate a contract with the husband-wife team.

After the episode ended, she took to X, to write, "As an investor I have to be passionate about both the people & the product. Product was great, but I just don’t eat a lot of meat. #SharkTank@ABCSharkTank."

Gordon Ramsay inspired husband-wife duo to start Wellingtons 

Arya recalled on the official Wellingtons LA website how the concept for their business occurred to him and his fiancee Anastasia Geroulis, aka Tasha, as they were debating what to eat for dinner during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

They chose to create a beef Wellington that night and were so enthused by the experience that they continued to produce variations of the dish for friends and family for the next three months.

According to the company's history on Goldbelly, the idea to manufacture beef Wellington in particular originated from renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, who is well-known for his love of the meal.

That fateful night, Arya and Tasha had the chance to witness Gordon make a beef Wellington on TV and decided to try their hands at the dish.

"The reason our Wellington is special is we're a mom-and-pop shop. Just very small, and getting as high-quality ingredients as possible from our local butchers," Arya explained in an original video on their Goldbelly page.

Wellingtons LA, then, offers an artisanal alternative to Gordon Ramsay's acclaimed rendition of the classic meal.

What's the cost and how to buy Wellingtons?

For 'Shark Tank' fans who are intrigued by Wellingtons' offers, visit wellingtons.la for more information. There is also the possibility of receiving a 20% discount for sharing an email with the firm. This brings up the topic of cost.

The King Wellington costs $180 for a supper for four to six people. The Large Wellington costs $90 for a supper that serves two to three people.

Finally, the Personal Wellington is $35 for someone who only wants a dinner for themselves. The items are frozen and ready to bake when they arrive.

Individual culinary products are also available for purchase: Cheeseburger Wellington is priced at $15, Cheeseburger Welly Bites (15 pieces) are priced at $15, and a two-pack of Nutellington with Nutella costs $15.

Finally, the Breakfast Wellington is priced at $13. There is also a $150 combination pack for large parties. Their specialty sauces range in price from $4 to $7. Larger orders can qualify for free delivery.

'Shark Tank' Season 15 airs on Fridays on ABC at 8 pm ET.

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