French Pastry Chef and International Guest Chef

A long friend of ICEP HOTEL SCHOOL, Joakim first came to our school to teach in summer 2019. He quickly became one of the most appreciated guest chefs of our school, students absolutely love him as a teacher, as he is humble, open and tireless in sharing his knowledge and extensive pastry experience.

Joakim’s story is absolutely impressive. He describes himself as a representative of the new chefs generation, young, creative and modern but with strong classic French pastry skills.

Born and raised near Biarritz, in the Basque country in South West of France,
he fell in love with the pastry world at the age of 15. 
At only 25, Joakim took over the Head Pastry Chef position of Can Fabes,
the first 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Spain. 

By the age of 29 he was already Head Pastry Chef of 9 Michelin stars: 
1 Michelin starred Sauc, Barcelona
1 Michelin starred Hofmann restaurant in Barcelona
3 Michelin starred restaurant Can Fabes
2 Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in London
2 Michelin starred restaurant The Greenhouse in London.

Joakim also won the golden medal for UK Best Dessert of the Year 2014
and was awarded as UK Rising Talent at UK Pastry Open World Cup 2013, both in London. 

In 2015, Joakim opens his first Eclair Shop in London with the aim to bring the finest quality desserts to the general public without having to go to expensive fancy restaurants.

In December 2024 is released Joakim's first book dedicated to his first love - the éclair -
 "Signature Éclairs by Joakim Prat" published by ICEP Publishing.