Michelin-Star Chef Joakim Prat Joins Roast CCx to Bring French Pastry to Hyderabad

Big culinary news for India: Michelin-starred Chef Joakim Prat, famously known as the “King of Éclairs,” has joined Roast CCx in Hyderabad to lead its Bakery & Pastry division.

About Chef Joakim Prat
- Holder of nine Michelin stars across his career.
- Former pastry head at world-renowned restaurants like Can Fabes (3 stars), L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (2 stars), and The Greenhouse, London (2 stars).
- Founder of Maître Choux in London (2015), the world’s first patisserie dedicated entirely to éclairs, choux, and chouquettes.

His Role at Roast CCx
- Appointed Corporate Pastry Chef starting November 1, 2025.
- Will oversee new product development, mentor the in-house team, and introduce international training standards.
- Plans to collaborate with Roast’s coffee, chocolate, and gelato divisions, creating inventive cross-category desserts.
- Bringing experimental dining experiences—exclusive, dessert-forward adventures designed to surprise guests.

About Roast CCx
- Founded in 2019 by Hanumanth Rao Naineni, Roast CCx has grown from a boutique coffee shop into India’s most advanced café brand.
- Flagship outlet in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad spans 60,000 sq. ft., with seating for 500, a 15,000 sq. ft. pastry laboratory, private theatre, and coffee education space.
- Known for cutting-edge coffee technology, including India’s first Loring S70 Peregrine industrial roaster.
- Entirely bootstrapped, valued at over ₹250 Cr, with strong D2C and B2B presence.

Why this matters
- Hyderabad’s culinary scene is set for a dessert revolution with Chef Prat’s artistry.
- Roast CCx strengthens its position as a world-class café concept, blending innovation, craft, and culture.
- This collaboration signals India’s growing influence in the global fine pastry and café movement.