Our story

Why the Good Food Foundation?

Good Food is the foundation to a good life and good foundations are the secret to good food.

Our check list for any new product that we bring to the market for our customers to Enjoy!

  1. Eating Well
  2. Good Health
  3. Well Being

SEASONS Gourmet – The next generation in good food. We have always been at the forefront of fresh, flavourful and healthy eating. We invite you to taste The Next Generation in Good Food when you visit your local supermarket next or online shopping.

Mark Harman – Head Chef

In this new role Mark is focused on delivering delicious, fresh and healthy food to as many Kiwis as possible. He brings a fine dining experience to homes throughout the country, placing his signature on every meal by adding a gourmet Kiwi touch to classic dishes.

Mark has held executive and sous chef roles throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Caribbean, working alongside such renowned chefs as Fritz Zhwalen of Amanyara, Nicholas Watt of Roka London, Rex Morgan of Boulcott Street Bistro and Peter Thornely of Wakatipu Grill.
Mark’s cuisine has received local and international recognition and he pushes the boundaries of international cuisine in competitive cooking. He has received the New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Award at both Dine by Peter Gordon and La patio café, and has won three Wellington Culinary Fare medals, including two golds for best overall dishes.

Mark has also won 10 medals in the National Culinary Fare, including a gold for ‘hot entrée and main presented cold’.
In 2004 he won the Best Food & Beverage award at the Hotel Coachman, competing against all other A.H.L. hotels worldwide. He also won Café of the Year honours in New South Wales and Best 4 Star Plus Property in the same region.

Some of Mark’s most memorable achievements come from his work at Taupo’s Huka Lodge. There he has presented to the royal family of Holland, participated in the prestigious Famous Five Chefs Dinner, presented at the Moet Chandon Wine and Food Writers Dinner, and not least of all, cooked for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Our Directors

Seasons is a fine dining brand owned by Brelita, a company proudly New Zealand owned and operated.
Brelita are dedicated to providing naturally authentic fresh and healthy tasting food.

Luciell McIlroy

Luciell is the Managing Director of Brelita. She is of Tahitian, Samoan and German descent and worked as a senior manager at Coca-Cola for 10 years, gaining a wealth of experience in FMCG.

She studied accountancy and has two diplomas in Marketing & Operations; and an MBA from the University of Auckland which she completed in 2001. She is in charge of new product development, marketing and liaising with the suppliers and major customers like Progressive and Foodstuffs Nationwide.

Brett McIlroy

Brett is in charge of the operational side of the business in conjunction with his role as a regional sales business development. He ensures the ingredients are sourced fresh from the best suppliers in the country and overseas and that the Brelita products are delivered fresh and on time throughout New Zealand. Brett is in charge of the logistics which ensures from our factory to the customers final hands that the quality of our product reaches it’s final destination without compromising our high quality standards. He has worked in the FMCG industry for a number of years.

“We are very selective when sourcing our local and imported ingredients that will provide our customers and consumers with the best experience. Eat good to feel good, and look great!”

Luciell McIlroy – Managing Director, Brelita Foods