Filed by The Middleby Corporation.

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: TurboChef Technologies, Inc.

Commission File No.:001-32334

This filing contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to anticipated financial and operating results, the companies’ plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of The Middleby Corporation (“Middleby”) and TurboChef Technologies, Inc. (“TurboChef”) and involve a number of significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause or contribute to such material differences: failure to satisfy any of the conditions of closing the proposed transaction with TurboChef, including the failure to obtain TurboChef stockholder approval; the risks that Middleby and TurboChef businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that Middleby and TurboChef will not realize estimated cost savings and synergies; costs relating to the proposed transaction; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, distributors or suppliers; the level of end market activity in Middleby’s and TurboChef’s commercial and residential markets; unpredictable difficulties or delays in the development of new product technology; results of pending and future litigation; access to capital; actions of domestic and foreign governments; variability in financing costs; quarterly variations in operating results; dependence on key customers; international exposure; foreign exchange and political risks affecting international sales; changing market conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing and related market conditions; the timely development and market acceptance of the company's products; and the availability and cost of raw materials.  Additional factors that could cause Middleby’s and TurboChef’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Middleby and the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K of TurboChef filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Neither Middleby  nor TurboChef undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date on which such statements were made.

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed merger transaction involving Middleby, TurboChef and Chef Acquisition Corp. In connection with the proposed transaction, Middleby will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 and TurboChef will mail a proxy statement/prospectus to its stockholders, and each will be filing other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC as well. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The final proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to TurboChef’s stockholders. Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Middleby and TurboChef, without charge, at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

Copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to The Middleby Corporation, 1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 Attention: Investor Relations, (847) 429-7756, or to TurboChef Technologies, Inc., Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30328 Attention: Investor Relations, (678) 987-1700.

Middleby, TurboChef and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Middleby’s directors and executive officers is available in Middleby’s proxy statement for its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2008, and amended on April 24, 2008 and Middleby’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2008, and amended on August 6, 2008. Information regarding TurboChef’s directors and executive officers is available in TurboChef’s proxy statement for its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders and TurboChef’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which were filed with the SEC on June 10, 2008 and March 7, 2008, respectively. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant material to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

The following are materials used in a presentation for investors on August 12, 2008.

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August 12, 2008

Acquisition of
TurboChef Technologies, Inc.

The Middleby Corporation

Statements made in this presentation or otherwise attributable to the company
regarding the company's business which are not historical fact are forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions investors that such statements
are estimates of future performance and are highly dependent upon a variety of
important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, failure to satisfy any of the
conditions of closing the proposed transaction with TurboChef, including the failure
to obtain TurboChef stockholder approval; the risks that Middleby and TurboChef
businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that Middleby and TurboChef
will not realize estimated cost savings and synergies; costs relating to the proposed
transaction; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain
relationships with customers, employees, distributors or suppliers; the level of end
market activity in Middleby’s and TurboChef’s commercial and residential markets;
unpredictable difficulties or delays in the development of new product technology;
results of pending and future litigation; access to capital; actions of domestic and
foreign governments; variability in financing costs; quarterly variations in operating
results; dependence on key customers; international exposure; foreign exchange
and political risks affecting international sales; changing market conditions; the
impact of competitive products and pricing and related market conditions; the timely
development and market acceptance of the company's products; the availability and
cost of raw materials; and other risks detailed herein and from time-to-time in the
company's SEC filings.

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Forward Looking Statements

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Executive Summary

uOverview of the Transaction

uCompelling Strategic Rationale

uTurboChef Overview

uRevolutionary TurboChef Technology

uBuilding on Core Competencies

uComplementary Product Portfolios

uAcquisition Financing

uTurboChef Financial Performance

uPlan for Operational Improvement

Price and Form of Consideration	u$6.47 per share of TurboChef (based on Middleby share price of $57.60 as of August 11, 2008) u57% cash consideration / 43% stock –$3.67 cash consideration per share of TurboChef –0.0486 share of Middleby stock per share of TurboChef •Value of $2.80 per TurboChef share at current Middleby share price of $57.60 as of August 11, 2008 uEstimated transaction costs and change in control payments of ~$18 million
Valuation	uRepresents a 15.5% premium to the August 11, 2008 closing price of $5.60 uTotal transaction value of approximately $200 million, including $5 million of TurboChef net cash as of June 30, 2008 uNet present value of TurboChef NOLs of approximately $25 million
Net Operating Losses	uTurboChef has a net operating loss of ~$120 million uEstimated to represent ~$5 million in cash tax savings annually for the next five years and ~$3 million annually through 2028
Earnings Impact	uSlightly dilutive in 2009 uAccretive in 2010 uIncludes approximately $8-$10 million of non-cash charges annually
Conditions to Closing	uAffirmative vote of a majority of TurboChef shareholders uCustomary representations and warranties, including no material adverse effect at TurboChef
Timing	uExpected to close in 4th quarter 2008

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Overview of the Transaction

Ability to utilize
accumulated net
operating losses

Acquire a proven
technology leader

Obtain leading
position in fast growing
speed cook market

Create value by
applying Middleby’s
tested integration
methodologies

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Compelling Strategic Rationale

Countertop
Conveyor Oven

i Series
Batch Oven

Freestanding
Conveyor Oven

C3 Oven

Tornado Oven

High h Batch
Oven

Overview

Existing Commercial Ovens

Select Customers

New Commercial Ovens

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TurboChef Overview

uTurboChef is a leading provider of equipment,
technology and services focused on the high-
speed preparation of food products

uProducts include user-friendly speed cook ovens
employing proprietary combinations of heating
technologies to cook food products at speeds up to
12 times faster than conventional heating methods

uCustomers include full and quick-service
restaurants, hotels, stadiums, convenience stores
and coffee shops

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Revolutionary TurboChef Technology

TurboChef’s game-changing technology …

üSmall footprint & ventless technology

üSophisticated controls

üLightning fast speeds

… greatly expands the addressable market for commercial ovens

–Small size and ventless technology allows non-traditional establishments such as convenience stores
and coffee shops to offer top quality, prepared hot foods

–Easy-to-use controls expand the range of menu items available for traditional hot food establishments

–Greatly reduced cooking time enables food establishments to cater to the increasing demand for
convenience

Delivering Enhanced Value to Our Customers

u Service Platform

•Tested service platform
covering all Middleby
brands

•Strong reputation for
quality and
dependability

u Advanced Technology

•Microwave + impingement
speed cook technology

•High quality cooking results at up
to 12x cooking speed of
conventional ovens

•Plug-and-play ventless set up

u Top Brand Name

•Successfully created
commercial speed cook
category

•Leading customer base as
foundation for brand
awareness

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Building on Core Competencies

Capital Structure Post Transaction

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Acquisition Financing

uMiddleby will finance the cash consideration of the acquisition as well as associated fees with
its existing $450 million senior revolving credit facility

–The company is in the process of expanding its borrowing capacity available under the
$150 million accordion feature

–Accordion allows ample capacity for future acquisitions

uBased on 6/30/08 debt balance of $275 million, cash consideration to TurboChef of ~$115
million and ~$18 million of transaction costs and change in control payments, pro forma
leverage of 2.6x LTM 6/30/08 adjusted EBITDA

–In the absence of further acquisitions, the company expects to be levered less than 2x by
the end of 2009

uMiddleby will keep its attractively priced credit facility in place

TurboChef Historical Financial Results by Segment

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1.2005 excludes one-time increase in warranty provision of $10 million.

2.2007 and LTM period include $8 million and $5 million, respectively, of non-recurring expenses.

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TurboChef Financial Performance

Corporate Reorganization	uPublic company costs uRedundancies with Middleby corporate office	u$8 million
Residential Reorganization	uReduction of significant marketing spending uMinimize staffing and cost structure uSynergies with Jade residential line	u$15 million
Commercial Synergies	uPurchasing and material costs uManufacturing efficiencies uMarketing and trade show costs uInternational distribution consolidation uOther cost synergies and reduction opportunities	u$4-$8 million

Estimated Cost
Savings

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Plan for Operational Improvement

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1.LTM 6/30/08 operating income / (loss) of ($16.4) million + depreciation and amortization of $4.6 million = LTM EBITDA of ($11.8) million. LTM EBITDA plus $5.4 million of non-recurring
LTM expenses = Adjusted LTM EBITDA of ($6.4) million.

Adjusted LTM
EBITDA (1)

Plus:
Corporate
Reorganization

Plus:
Residential
Reorganization

Pro Forma
Post-Reorganization
LTM EBITDA

Plus:
Commercial
Synergies

Pro Forma
Synergy Adjusted
LTM EBITDA

6/30/08 LTM Standalone Actual to 6/30/08 Pro Forma EBITDA

($6)

$8

$15

$17

$4-8

$21-25

Reorganization Adjustments

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Plan for Operational Improvement