From mixing chemicals ⚗️ to mixing dreams into batter 🍰
Rohit Chidurala’s journey is pure magic!
A chemical engineer turned MasterChef India Telugu semifinalist , he swapped labs for kitchens to chase his true passion.
Building ROCH Cake Studio, he redefined premium desserts and luxury experiences, one masterpiece at a time ✨.
From launching new products to consulting for restaurant menus, his journey is a flavorful ride of innovation and creativity!
Today, Rohit isn’t just baking — he’s creating experiences that delight, inspire, and leave a lasting impression!
2012–2016 Foundations in Engineering
B.E. in Chemical Engineering – Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology Even during his engineering days, Rohit was captivated by chemistry, creativity, and food—a trio that unknowingly laid the foundation for his culinary journey.
2016–2017 First Step into Culinary Arts
NTR Trust – Short-Term Course in Culinary Arts Shortly after graduating, Rohit pursued culinary training to explore his passion in food professionally.
2018 Global Culinary Training
At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy, Singapore – Diploma in Culinary Arts Rohit sharpened his skills in international kitchens, learning modern culinary techniques and flavors from some of the best.
2018–2020 Michelin-Starred Mentorship
Trained in top restaurants across Asia:
• Restaurant Labyrinth (Singapore) – Modern Singaporean | One Michelin Star
• TONITO & DHM (Singapore) – Latin & Global Cuisine
• Nadodi (Malaysia) – Modern Indian-Sri Lankan
• Restaurant Gaa (Thailand) – One Michelin Star – Modern Indian
• MERAKI Café (Goa), Riga Foods (Delhi) – Diverse chef experience
These diverse experiences shaped his creative edge and technical excellence.
Nov 2020 ROCH Kitchen Launch
Launched a cloud kitchen offering gourmet savoury food. This was Rohit’s first entrepreneurial step in food service.
May 2021 COVID Meal Relief – Second Lockdown Support
During the second lockdown, we came together to prepare and deliver healthy, nourishing meals to individuals and families in need. This captures moments of compassion, teamwork, and resilience as we worked to ensure no one was left behind during a time of crisis.
Mid 2021 ROCH Cake Studio Begins
I started from a home studio, taking custom cake orders and testing a product backed by months of R&D.
Nov 2021 ROCH Outlet + Cake Studio
Launched the first physical outlet for ROCH Cake Studio, alongside the cloud kitchen. It was a hands-on experiment to explore the premium cake segment in depth.
Sep 2022 Cloud-Only Pivot
Shut down the physical outlet and shifted fully to a cloud kitchen model to optimize quality, cost, and delivery efficiency. This pivot allowed ROCH to scale up while maintaining premium quality.
2021–2023 Trusted by Clients & Celebrities
Initial trials led to rave reviews. One common client reaction: “We can’t eat from other bakeries anymore.” ROCH quietly built a premium, loyal clientele—including celebrities (via confidential orders).
2023 Semifinalist on MasterChef India – Telugu
I Rohit’s journey from engineer to chef got national recognition, showcasing his talent and creativity on a grand stage.
2025 Top Chef of Hyderabad
Awarded Chef Icon of Hyderabad by IIHM & IHC, recognizing his impact on Hyderabad’s dessert and cake scene.