Buddy Valastro
Keynote Speaker: Baker, Entrepreneur & Emmy Award-Winning Television Personality Known for "Cake Boss," "Buddy Valastro's Cake Dynasty" & "Legends of The Fork"
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Buddy Valastro Biography
Bartolo "Buddy" Valastro Jr., better known as the “Cake Boss,” is a recognized baker, reality TV star, and entrepreneur. Valastro began working at Carlo’s Bakery at the age of 11 and assumed control of the bakery at 17, following his father’s death. Over time, he transformed the family bakery into a national success. Along with Carlo's Bakery, Valastro owns The Boss Cafe, Pizza Cake, and Buddy V's Ristorante. He also launched an event planning and catering company, Buddy V's Events, in June 2014, and in 2018, he introduced a new line of pet treats in collaboration with The Pound Bakery.
In 2009, Valastro's popularity soared with the launch of "Cake Boss," a TLC reality television show that chronicled the operations at Carlo’s Bakery and highlighted his extraordinary cake-making skills. This show, along with others he starred in like "Next Great Baker," "Kitchen Boss," "Buddy's Bakery Rescue," "Bake You Rich," "Bakery Boss," "Buddy vs. Duff," "Buddy vs. Christmas," "Buddy Valastro's Cake Dynasty, and "Legends of The Fork" contributed to his household name status. His unique designs and ambitious cakes, which covered a variety of themes, garnered a large fanbase and transformed Carlo’s Bakery into a global tourist destination.
Valastro, capitalizing on the success of "Cake Boss," expanded his business with additional Carlo’s Bakery locations across the U.S. and internationally. He also launched "cake ATMs" in Las Vegas and Toronto in 2019, extending to other US and Canada locations. Besides TV, Valastro is a best-selling author of several cookbooks and introduced a line of baking products. In 2016, he partnered with Whole Earth Sweetener Co. to promote a new line of zero- and lower-calorie sweeteners.
Throughout his career, Valastro has been a steadfast advocate of his family, tradition, and the art of baking. Despite suffering a severe hand injury in 2020 that demanded multiple surgeries, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining about 95% of his hand's strength by 2023. His dedication to his craft earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Show Host in 2024. Today, Valastro continues to innovate in his craft while staying connected to his roots at Carlo’s Bakery. He also participates in philanthropic efforts, supporting the Special Olympics and being involved in the "Make-A-Wish" foundation.
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Buddy Valastro Videos
Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss: Recipes for Get-Togethers Throughout the Year
Buddy's Best Cupcakes & Little Cakes (from Baking with the Cake Boss): 10 Delicious Recipes--and Decorating Secrets--from the Cake Boss
Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss: Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up
Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets
Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia
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Speaking fees for Buddy Valastro, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Buddy Valastro are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Buddy Valastro, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Buddy Valastro speak about?
Buddy Valastro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Italian Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, College, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity and Lifestyle.
Where does Buddy Valastro travel from?
Buddy Valastro generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Buddy Valastro?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Buddy Valastro for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Buddy Valastro for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Buddy Valastro or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Buddy Valastro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Buddy Valastro for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Buddy Valastro generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Richman, Gordon Ramsay and Duff Goldman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Buddy Valastro for an upcoming event.
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Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss: Recipes for Get-Togethers Throughout the Year
Buddy's Best Cupcakes & Little Cakes (from Baking with the Cake Boss): 10 Delicious Recipes--and Decorating Secrets--from the Cake Boss
Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss: Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up
Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets
Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia
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Dig Into These Tasty Facts About Food Network's Buddy Valastro | E ...
Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro is an admittedly terrible artist and doesn't do housework, but just try to top his cake-making skills or his top-notch veal piccata.
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How do I book Buddy Valastro to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Buddy Valastro for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Buddy Valastro, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Buddy Valastro or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Buddy Valastro for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Buddy Valastro, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Buddy Valastro are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Buddy Valastro, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Buddy Valastro speak about?
Buddy Valastro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Italian Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, College, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity and Lifestyle. -
Where does Buddy Valastro travel from?
Buddy Valastro generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Buddy Valastro?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Buddy Valastro for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Buddy Valastro for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Buddy Valastro or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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