About Michelle
Michelle Boyd is a seasoned commercial cookery trained cook with a passion for using real ingredients and steering clear of ultra-processed foods. This commitment is driven not only by her professional standards but also by personal circumstances, as her husband adheres to a strict no added sugar diet due to his battle with cancer. Michelle embraces an “all in moderation” approach to eating, advocating for a balanced and mindful way of eating.
She is a strong advocate of seasonal cooking, championing its budget-friendly nature and the unparalleled freshness it brings to her dishes. Michelle’s love for cooking is rivalled only by her addiction to cookbooks, which she speed reads for inspiration and knowledge.
Years of Experience
With years of experience in home cooking, Michelle has perfected her skills while raising two adult daughters and conducting multiple cooking demonstrations. Michelle also created the small business Yum Hugs which specialised in sweet treat grazing boxes and bespoke catering with the emphasis on gift giving with heart.
The first thing Michelle does on holiday is check out the local supermarket, relishing the discovery of regional ingredients. Her imagination is sparked with how to recreate those flavours at home using local produce
What People Say
Nicky King
August 21, 2024
Michelle Boyd catered for our wedding ceremony, and the food was absolutely incredible! We had a few guests with dietary needs, and Michelle made sure every dish was not only delicious but also met everyone’s requirements. I’ve been lucky enough to taste Michelle’s food on several occasions, and I always look forward to seeing what amazing dishes she creates. My husband and I also bought a Thermomix from Michelle, and she came to our home for a demonstration. We use the Thermomix all the time now, and the recipes she shared with us are regulars in our meals. We’re so excited to learn more from Michelle and can’t wait to attend one of her dinner events soon!
Jane-Marie Pfeiffer
May 26, 2024
Last week I attended Michelle’s Real Food Dinner -Gut health edition. Michelle informed us with very valuable information about gut health and how we can look after our gut by eating food with a higher fibre content. She prepared some beautiful tasty dishes show casing some great gut health foods. I highly recommended attending these nights when they come available. It was a fun night of information, chats and yummy food. Thank you Michelle. Can’t wait to see what you will be presenting next.
Sandy Andrews
May 26, 2024
YumHugs catered for my 70th birthday tea at a local hall. Michelle and Ian came and plated up the delicious finger food and served it too, so I didn't have so much to organise and could spend time with my guests. The food was amazing and their calming presence made the event so much better! They even packed up the left overs. Yum Hugs is great and Michelle and Ian are wonderful!
Lee-anne Voigt
May 26, 2024
Thank you Michelle and Ian for welcoming us to your dining room table for a Real Food Gut Health evening. LOVED the food you prepared, together with learning more about gut health and enjoying animated round the table conversation. I’ll be signing up for another event 😀😀
Wendy Stanton
April 26, 2024
I attended Michelle’s first Real Food Dinner - Gut Health Edition as I wanted to learn more about gut health and options for switching up my diet. I received all that and more! Not only was Michelle very knowledgeable about the subject but she also cooked a variety of high fibre, and very delicious dishes for us to try. I had a great evening and can highly recommend the experience to anyone with an interest in food and talking about food! Michelle also produces some amazing sweet treats and my favourite - the energy seed bars. Thankyou Michelle!
Kathryn Dean
April 26, 2024
Highly recommended! Quality, fresh, tasty food and fantastic service! I've purchased Yum Hugs gift boxes and attended a Real Food Dinner evening hosted by Yum Hugs and I'll be doing both again.
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