Serve up Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Food Presentation Often used to describe how attractively food is arranged when served. The chef served up a dish with vibrant colors and artistic garnish. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use Can refer to serving food or presenting any other item or event with flair. The concert served up an incredible set of visuals along with the music. Pro Tip 3/3Hospitality Indicates a gesture of hosting or treating someone to something special. My grandma loves serving up her homemade apple pie to guests.