AN ICONIC HUB OF PADDOCK TO PLATE CUDGEN PRODUCE

Farmed fresh from 3 generations of Cudgen farmers

Mate and Matt’s officially opened in 2001, following on from 3 generations of vegetable farming in the Cudgen area. The stores humble beginning started as a retirement project of a well-known local man, affectionately known as ‘Matey’. He created Mate and Matts, nurtured it, watched it thrive and go on to become an iconic hub of paddock to plate Cudgen produce.

Quality Produce Built on Strong Family Connections

Operated by local farmers, Matthew and Henry Prichard, Mate and Matt’s has a commercial production focus along with our farm store on Cudgen Road. The sister company of Cudgen Road Farms, which is currently focused on sweet potato production with over 120 acres of red volcanic soil producing close to 2,000 tonnes of premium quality sweet potatoes sold direct to Coles supermarkets state-wide. Like Cudgen Road Farms, Mate & Matt’s is built on strong family connections.

100% Fresh & Premium Quality

Whether you need some bananas for the kids lunches or enough to feed your growing family, Mate and Matt’s offer you the freshest and best quality fruit and vegetables all year round.

Mate and Matt’s has always, and will always, belong to Mate.

I have tried many farmers markets and shops but nothing beats this one for fresh fruit and vegies. Conveniently close and easy access with a great display of products and very reasonably priced.

– S. SAM

commitment to Community

Mate and Matt’s employ over 20 local staff across our commercial and farm stall operations and proudly support their local community. We provide ongoing sponsorship of Cudgen Hornets Rugby League, Cudgen Cricket Club Cricket and Kingscliff Hockey clubs.

MEET THE MATE AND MATTS TEAM

Damien King

MANAGER

Damien is THE original Mate & Matt’s employee. His career with us started back in 2001, two weeks after we first opened our doors. Damien has lived on the Tweed all his life and he was fresh out of high school when he joined our team. Now, more than twenty years later, he is the most knowledgeable & experienced team member on board. You will find him hurrying between the shop and the shed most days. In 2014 Damien left us for a short stint in the UK, but thankfully returned to us a little over a year later. Later this year Damien is stepping things up a notch and is set to become a Dad with his partner Kasey. When he isn’t at work, you’ll find him camping, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors always with his dog Lenny by his side.

Damien King

MANAGER

Damien is THE original Mate & Matt’s employee. His career with us started back in 2001, two weeks after we first opened our doors. Damien has lived on the Tweed all his life and he was fresh out of high school when he joined our team. Now, more than twenty years later, he is the most knowledgeable & experienced team member on board. You will find him hurrying between the shop and the shed most days. In 2014 Damien left us for a short stint in the UK, but thankfully returned to us a little over a year later. Later this year Damien is stepping things up a notch and is set to become a Dad with his partner Kasey. When he isn’t at work, you’ll find him camping, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors always with his dog Lenny by his side.

Jane Prichard

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Jane holds a degree in Business Administration majoring in Human Resource Management and worked in various HR & finance roles with QLD State Government & TAFE QLD. Along with being the Operations Manager for Matt and Mates, she fills her spare time as Social Media Manager and Brand Manager of Cudgen Road Farms, alongside being the Prichard Family CEO and mother of two boys. Most importantly, she enjoys a good cheese platter & won’t say no to a party.