When it comes to weekend entertaining, nothing is more effortless, adaptable, or sure to please a picky crowd than bagels & lox. A diverse spread will cover every dietary restriction your brunch guests may have, which means no panicking when you remember that your friend is gluten-intolerant, or learn that their plus-one doesn’t eat dairy.

Plus, it’s easy on the host: even the most elaborate spread requires little to no cooking (nearly all of which can all be done the night before), and you can set everything out just before guests arrive with some plates and drinks, and then enjoy your own get-together as people serve themselves.

This bagels & lox spread is inspired by Golda’s Delicatessen, the New-York-City-meets-Tel-Aviv breakfast spot in The Jaffa hotel in Israel. We have all of the components you’ll need to create the ultimate spread of bagels, schmears and fixings, and the simple checklist and timeline you’ll need to throw a laid-back-but luxe weekend soirée.