August 6, 2024 Bryan Mittelman Chief Financial Officer Middleby Corp 1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120 Re: Middleby Corp Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 30, 2023 Filed on February 28, 2024 Form 8-K Dated May 8, 2024 Filed on May 8, 2024 File No. 001-09973 Dear Bryan Mittelman: We have completed our review of your filings. 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 Technology