Buddy Valastro is one protective dad. The chef, who has two new shows premiering on A&E this November, spoke with PEOPLE about getting to know his 20-year-old daughter Sofia’s boyfriend, Anthony.

Valastro also told PEOPLE that he's grateful for both the support of his family — wife Lisa and their four kids, Sofia, 17, Buddy Jr., 16, Marco, 13, and Carlo, 9 — and from his fans.

Buddy saw Chuck E. Cheese as the perfect venue, especially with cherished family memories of his own kids’ parties. In addition to Sofia, Valastro also has three sons, Buddy Jr., 18, Marco, 16 ...

Valastro, a Hoboken, N.J. native, was 17 when he took over his late father’s bakery. Getty Images for NYCWFF In “Legends,” Valastro visits iconic restaurants around the world and close to home.

Buddy Valastro has no qualms if his children want to join the family business. But they’ll be put to work, he warned. The "Cake Boss" star is back and cooking up two new shows.

Buddy Valastro/Instagram Each of his kids have a different strength to bring to the family business. "Buddy's the most determined — will never give up. And Marco's definitely got the gift of gab.

Celebrity News 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro shares update on recovery 1 year after injury, jokes he won't be a 'hand model' The professional baker got his hand stuck in a bowling pinsetter last year ...

Join us as we dive into an exciting meeting with Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss, where we pitch a new drink menu item that ...