Restaurant India News: Michelin-Star Chef Joakim Prat Joins Roast CCx to Redefine India’s Pastry Scene

Roast CCx, positioned as India’s most technologically advanced café concept, is set to enhance its culinary portfolio with the onboarding of Michelin Star awardee Chef Joakim Prat. Beginning November 1, 2025, Chef Prat will head the brand’s Bakery and Pastry division, bringing his global expertise and precision in French patisserie to India. Recognized internationally as the “King of Éclairs,” Chef Prat’s professional journey reflects a remarkable legacy of nine Michelin stars across various acclaimed kitchens.

His extensive experience includes leading pastry operations at world-renowned restaurants such as Can Fabes (3★), L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (2★), and The Greenhouse, London (2★). In 2015, he launched Maître Choux in London—the world’s first patisserie exclusively dedicated to éclairs, choux, and chouquettes—establishing his reputation as a leading figure in modern French pastry.

At Roast CCx, Chef Prat will assume the role of Corporate Pastry Chef, focusing on developing new menu innovations, mentoring the in-house pastry team, and introducing structured international training methodologies. He will also work in close coordination with the brand’s coffee, chocolate, and gelato divisions to design experimental dishes that blend technique and creativity. Additionally, he plans to curate interactive and experiential dessert-driven concepts aimed at elevating the café’s culinary identity.

“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Chef Joakim Prat to Roast CCx,” said Hanumanth Rao Naineni, Founder, Roast CCx. “Our approach has been centered around never compromising, and Chef Joakim marks a pivotal moment in this approach. With his experience, accomplishments and excitement, we are confident to sail into the future — a future where Roast is at the forefront of not just desserts, but culinary excellence.”

Chef Joakim Prat said, “I visited Hyderabad, and India for the first time earlier this year to spend a few weeks at Roast, training their teams and bringing a slice of my experience to a new country. Roast CCx and their pastry laboratory truly took me by surprise — there were top-of-the-line French machinery, luxury Swiss chocolates and a team who had dedication, and a willingness to learn. This experience and my conversations with their team convinced me that this was an opportunity like no other, with a cafe like no other!”

Founded in 2019 by Hanumanth Rao Naineni, Roast CCx has evolved from a boutique coffee outlet into a multi-format hospitality brand known for its focus on craftsmanship, quality, and precision. The flagship Roast CCx in Banjara Hills spans 60,000 sq. ft. with seating for 500 guests and houses India’s first Loring S70 Peregrine industrial roaster. The location also includes a 15,000 sq. ft. pastry laboratory, a private theatre, and a coffee experience center—reflecting the brand’s investment in creating an immersive dining ecosystem.

With Chef Prat’s arrival this November, Hyderabad’s dining scene is set to witness a shift toward refined pastry craftsmanship. The collaboration signals Roast CCx’s ambition to position itself at the intersection of innovation, skill, and global culinary excellence.