HYDERABAD, India – Roast CCx, Hyderabad’s flagship specialty café and one of India’s most advanced culinary destinations, hosted the Consul General of France, Mr. Marc Lamy and Ms. Maud Miquau, Director of Alliance Française, at its Banjara Hills flagship outlet.
The visit comes shortly after Roast CCx appointed Michelin-Star Chef Joakim Prat as its Corporate Pastry Chef, marking a significant Indo-French collaboration in Hyderabad’s food and beverage landscape.
The French delegation toured the Roast CCx flagship – a multi-level, 60,000 sq. ft. café and production space featuring India’s first Loring S70 Peregrine air-roasting setup, a 15,000 sq. ft. pastry laboratory, a private theatre and a dedicated coffee education studio.
They interacted with Roast CCx’s Founder, Hanumanth Rao Naineni, acknowledging his vision in bringing world-class talent like Chef Joakim Prat to India.
Speaking on the visit, the delegation highlighted Roast CCx’s role in strengthening Indo-French culinary ties, particularly through its commitment to modern French pastry, specialty coffee and international training standards.
Chef Joakim Prat, globally known as the ‘King of Éclairs’ and a veteran of nine Michelin-starred restaurants, is currently leading Roast CCx’s pastry program.
Under his guidance, the brand is integrating French techniques with India’s evolving café culture creating new pathways for culinary innovation, pastry education and experiential dining in Hyderabad.
The visit further cements Roast CCx’s position as a pioneering café brand in India, bringing together air-roasted coffee, advanced pastry production and international collaborations that push the boundaries of craft and technique.
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