United States securities and exchange commission logo October 13, 2022 Bryan E. Mittelman Chief Financial Officer The Middleby Corporation 1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, Illinois 60120 Re: The Middleby Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2022 File No. 001-09973 Dear Bryan E. Mittelman: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction