Dish up Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Action Timing 'Dish up' suggests it's time to eat. Use it when the meal is ready to be served. Dinner is ready, let me dish up. Pro Tip 2/3Offer to Help Use 'dish up' to offer assistance serving food in a casual setting. I've finished chopping the veggies, shall I dish up? Pro Tip 3/3Host Duties 'Dish up' is often used by hosts to indicate they are serving the guests. Sit down everyone, I'm going to dish up the feast.