Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plate-up
verb
/ˈpleɪt ʌp/

Definition
To arrange food on a plate in preparation for serving.

Examples
- Before the guests arrive, don’t forget to plate-up the main dish beautifully.
- The chef quickly plate-up the entrees to ensure they were served hot.
- During the cooking class, we learned how to plate-up our creations like professional chefs.

Meaning
The act of presenting food on a plate, making it ready for serving to guests or customers.

Synonyms
- Serve
- Dish up
- Present