Justin Clarke joins Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef

Middleton Foods, the UK’s leading manufacturer of foodservice pre-mixes, is delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Clarke to its culinary team. Justin joins Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef and is a strategic addition to reinforce Middleton Foods’ commitment to innovation, creativity and culinary excellence.

Commenting on Justin’s appointment with Middleton Foods, Glen Middleton, Director, Middleton Foods says:

“Justin brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Middleton Foods, and we’re thrilled to welcome him into our Middleton Foods family. With his unique culinary flair and keen business acumen, we’re confident Justin will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef. Our customers can look forward to exciting new culinary experiences which reflect his innovative approach and dedication to excellence.”

As Business Development Chef at Middleton Foods, Justin will be responsible for growing the healthcare sector, working closely with the sales team to enhance the company’s culinary offerings, establishing strategic partnerships and driving business growth.

Speaking of his appointment with Middleton Foods, Justin comments:

“I’m delighted to join Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef. It’s great to be surrounded by such passionate people who share the same interest and goal, to support our customers with creative and innovative food solutions. Middleton Foods has a brilliant portfolio of products fitting into all channels across all sectors, and I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to support our customers’ needs. My specialism is blue sky concepts, recipe development and menu creations, and I can’t wait to elevate the company’s culinary offerings to new heights… we have some exciting new plans for 2024.”

Justin has a wealth of experience thanks to his previous roles, from being classically trained in the Royal Air Force – working in all kitchens and cooking in some of the most remote parts of the world, including Mount Kent in the Falkland Islands – to developing grab and go concepts for Waitrose. He also enjoyed time as Development Chef at Marks & Spencer and most recently, as Business Development Chef at Nestle Professional; a position he held for fifteen years.

Middleton Foods is a family owned and operated business, proudly manufacturing food products in the heart of the UK using modern machinery combined with the latest manufacturing techniques. For further information please call Middleton Foods on +44 (0)1902 608122 or visit www.middletonfoods.com.