Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Michelin Star Chef Joakim Prat to Lead Pastry at India's Roast CCx
Imagine a super talented baker, Chef Joakim Prat, who has won many big awards (like Michelin stars) for making amazing French pastries, especially éclairs.
Now, he's coming to a cool cafe in India called Roast CCx.
He's going to be in charge of all the cakes and sweets there.
Roast CCx is a special cafe that likes to use the best ingredients and new technology.
Chef Prat will teach the cafe's team new French baking tricks and create exciting new desserts.
The cafe's founder is very happy about this and thinks it will make their cafe even better and more famous for delicious food.
Michelin Star Chef Joakim Prat has been appointed Corporate Pastry Chef at Roast CCx in Hyderabad, India.
Chef Prat, known as the 'King of Éclairs', brings nine Michelin stars and expertise in modern French pastry.
He will oversee new product development, mentor the pastry team, and introduce international training standards.
Chef Prat will also collaborate with coffee, chocolate, and gelato divisions for cross-category dishes and experimental dining.
His joining marks a significant move to enhance Roast CCx's reputation for culinary excellence starting November 1, 2025.
- Who
- Michelin Star Chef Joakim Prat and Roast CCx Founder Hanumanth Rao Naineni
- What
- Michelin Star Chef Joakim Prat joins Roast CCx to lead its Bakery & Pastry division, bringing modern French pastry expertise.
- When
- Starting November 1, 2025
- Where
- Roast CCx, Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To elevate Roast CCx's culinary offerings with international pastry standards and innovative dessert experiences.
Existing Culinary Standards
New French Pastry Influence
Overall Culinary Vision
Existing Culinary Standards
Roast CCx aims for culinary excellence by focusing on doing classics right and elevating comfort food with a product-first philosophy.
New French Pastry Influence
Chef Prat's arrival signifies a pivotal moment to be at the forefront of culinary excellence, introducing modern French pastry and experimental dining.
Pastry Development
Existing Culinary Standards
The existing team at Roast CCx demonstrated dedication and a willingness to learn, with top-of-the-line French machinery and luxury Swiss chocolates.
New French Pastry Influence
Chef Prat will oversee new product development and introduce international training standards, leveraging his 'King of Éclairs' reputation.
- Chef Name
- Joakim Prat
- New Role
- Corporate Pastry Chef at Roast CCx
- Start Date
- November 1, 2025
- Chef's Accolades
- Nine Michelin Stars, Founder of Maitre Choux (London)
- Roast CCx Founder
- Hanumanth Rao Naineni
- Roast CCx Founding Year
- 2019
- Roast CCx Flagship Location
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad