How Many Bagels Do You Need Per Person?

For most office breakfasts, plan on about one bagel per person, or one and a half if bagels are the main event. A reliable shortcut: order roughly 10 bagels for every 12 guests when they are sliced in half, then add 10 to 15 percent so nobody misses out.

How many bagels should I order per person?

It depends on whether bagels are the star or part of a bigger spread. A good starting point:

• Bagels as the main dish: 1 to 1.5 bagels per person.
• Alongside fruit, pastries or yogurt: about 1 bagel per person.
• Sliced in half for a shared platter: roughly 10 bagels for every 12 guests.

How much cream cheese do I need?

A good rule of thumb is about one pound of cream cheese for every dozen bagels. Order two or three of our house-made spreads plus a plain, so there is something for every taste. Our Knock Out chive and onion, veggie, and lox spreads are always crowd-pleasers.

How many flavors should I get?

Keep it simple with two or three classics like plain, everything and sesame, then add one wild card such as cinnamon raisin or our colorful rainbow bagel to make it fun. You can see the full lineup on our menu.

Ordering bagel catering in Hamilton County

At B's Bagels, we handle the math for you. Tell us your headcount and we build the right spread, delivered fresh or ready for pickup across Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Zionsville. Learn more about our catering or set up a recurring order through corporate and office catering.