Buddy Valastro Biography

Fast Facts

• Started out as an apprentice for his father, Buddy Valastro Sr․, who owned Carlo's Bakery and taught him about both baking and business
• Quote: "I wanted to be creative, and thought if I can make cakes that don't look like normal cakes, but taste the way my dad's cakes tasted․․․then I might be onto something․"
• Became the owner of Carlo's Bakery at the age of 17 after the sudden death of his father and perfected the bakery with the help of his family
• Best known as a celebrity chef and the owner of Carlo's Bakery, the subject of the reality TV series "Cake Boss․"
• Is also the host of the reality TV series "Kitchen Boss," "Bakery Boss," and "Cake Boss: Next Great Baker․"
• His cake designs have been featured in several bridal and baking magazines and he has appeared on shows like "The Today Show," "The Rachael Ray Show," and "Good Morning America․"
• Headlined The Cake Boss: Family Celebrations Tour in 2013, where he answered audience questions and gave cake decorating demonstrations
• Published the book "Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia" in 2010