Chlebičky & Charcuterie Platters

Traditional Czech and Slovak open-faced sandwiches are not merely scrumptious; they are also visually appealing and exceedingly rare—finding a place in the U.S. that sells them is practically impossible. In this comprehensive course, we will delve into the essential techniques and secrets required to master the art of making these unique delicacies in your own kitchen. You’ll discover the intricacies of balancing flavors and assembling these aesthetically pleasing creations with ease and confidence. As an added bonus, we will also explore how to prepare Czech and Slovak charcuterie platters, renowned for their decorative appeal and array of flavors. This segment of the course will enhance your culinary skills, teaching you how to curate and present a selection of meats and cheeses that truly embody the festive spirit of Czech and Slovak gastronomy. Join us for an enriching culinary journey where you’ll not only learn to recreate these rare and beautiful dishes, but also gain insights into a cherished part of Central European culinary traditions.

Note: Suitable for vegetarians.

Join us from the comfort of  your home on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes.

Our latest live online Zoom cooking series comprises of 5 classes. In the first class, we’ll prepare Czech and Slovak open-faced sandwiches called Chlebíčky, a delicacy not available for purchase in the USA! Subsequent classes will feature Cevapčiči (skinless sausage made from scratch), Vepřo-knedlo-zelo (pork-sauerkraut-dumplings), loupáčky (Czech & Slovak sweet pastry rolls), and finally Laskomky (Czech & Slovak large coconut macaroons). This series showcases authentic recipes you won’t want to miss!

Please note that you can attend any class in this series without having attended its predecessor.

You can join us for all 5 classes (the entire series) and get 1 class totally free, or you can purchase classes individually.

• Sign up for all 5 classes: $100 for NCSML members, $120 for non-members. Receive one class free.
• Purchase classes individually: $25 for NCSML members, $30 for non-members.

Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in school, he established a successful full-service catering company which operated in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Austria. Slepicka moved to the U.S. with his wife in 2014. From 2015-16, he operated the Czech Deli at the NewBo City Market. The goal of his courses is to make tasty and high-quality meals accessible to everyone.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to access the class, recipe, tools needed, and any prep you might need to do ahead of time. Participants will need high-speed internet and a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the course content. To interact with the chef during the class, you will also need a webcam and microphone.