Freshman Lucky Deutsch started his baking company, Lucky Kakes, when he was 11 years old.

According to Deutsch, his first cake sale was almost an accident because he was not looking to profit, and, at the time, he did not expect to be opening a business.

Deutsch’s father was a regular at Josh’s Hot Dogs, and owner Josh Kaplan and Deutsch would often talk about food.

According to Kaplan, when he was looking for a cake for his son’s birthday party, he knew where to turn.

Although Deutsch said he enjoyed baking with his mother and grandmother before opening the business, he recognizes Kaplan’s cake as “the first big [cake] that other people saw” and his first true sale.

Deutsch said his father handles most of the financial aspects of Lucky Kakes while he works on baking and decorating the cakes in his family’s kitchen.

“It’s not an official company … because there’s a certain requirement [of money you need to make],” said Deutsch. “If you make over a certain amount of money, then it’s considered a job.”

Along with aiding the expansion of Deutsch’s business, Kaplan also introduced Deutsch to prominent members in the culinary field.

“My brother works with Rachael Ray,” said Kaplan. “So, I connected [Deutsch] to my brother and that whole culinary world. … [My brother is] trying to open some doors for Lucky with the Food Network.”

According to Deutsch, his list of famous chefs he has met include Rachael Ray, Mario Batali and Guy Fieri.

Although Deutsch said he enjoyed meeting the cooking stars, he is not looking for that type of fame.

“I don’t want people following me around,” said Deutsch. “I want to own my own bakery, but I don’t want to be [famous].”