Howard Middleton
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Howard Middleton is a food writer and presenter from Sheffield who is best known for being the victim of ‘custardgate’ on the fourth series of The Great British Bake Off. Howard first began baking as a child and has become passionate about promoting a new, more inclusive way of baking, creating food for the specific dietary needs of friends and family, and the incredibly challenging birthday cake requests of his nieces.
Howard immediately caught the public’s attention in the famous ‘Bake Off’ tent with his first bake - a gluten free passion fruit and coconut sandwich cake. As the series progressed, he won many fans with his quirky style and love of unusual ingredients.
Howard continues to entertain audiences as a public speaker, compere, broadcaster and podcaster, demonstrating his creative approach to baking at numerous food festivals and shows and by teaching baking classes online and around the country, including at corporate events, commercial promotions and private parties.
Howard’s first book, DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE BAKING, was published by Little, Brown in 2015.