Big Ben vs Jimmy's Pies:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Big Ben had more branded searches than Jimmy's Pies among pie brands in New Zealand. Big Ben had about 4,800 branded searches, while Jimmy's Pies had 480. Big Ben made up 51.4% of all pie brand searches we track, and Jimmy's Pies accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pie brands, Big Ben appeared in two of the five answers and Jimmy's Pies in one. Big Ben was mentioned before Jimmy's Pies in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Big Ben, about 10 searches for every 1 for Jimmy's Pies
Who does AI mention more?
Big Ben, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Jimmy's Pies in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Big Ben, named ahead of Jimmy's Pies in 2 of 2 answers
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Top pie brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Big Ben was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Jimmy's Pies was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Big Ben was listed before Jimmy's Pies in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Eurobake Espresso4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dad's Pies3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Levain Artisan Bakery3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Ben2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jimmy's Pies1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sheffield Pies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mrs Mac's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pukka Pies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ponsonby Pies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pie brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pie brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pie brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pie brand in New Zealand for quick lunch?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pie brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meat pies nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Big Ben or Jimmy's Pies more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Big Ben and Jimmy's Pies by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine pie brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Big Ben, Jimmy's Pies. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Big Ben | Dad's Pies | Sheffield Pies | Mrs Mac's | Jimmy's Pies | Pukka Pies | Ponsonby Pies | Levain Artisan Bakery | Eurobake Espresso |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 18.8% | 11.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 47% | 17.3% | 12.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.8% | 18.1% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.75% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 17.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 17.3% | 11.2% | 7% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 16.3% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 1% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 49.5% | 15.3% | 11.7% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.4% | 15.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 22.5% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.63% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 19.1% | 5.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.1% | 15.5% | 9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 51.4% | 14.8% | 13.9% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
How has branded search for Big Ben and Jimmy's Pies changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Big Ben was ahead of Jimmy's Pies in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Big Ben’s share of searches among pie brands in New Zealand moved from 53.8% to 51.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Jimmy's Pies’ share of searches among pie brands in New Zealand moved from 2.9% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pie brands in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Jimmy's Pies gained share of searches among pie brands in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 5.1%.

In October 2026, Big Ben lost share of searches among pie brands in New Zealand, from 54.1% to 51.4%.
How are Big Ben’s and Jimmy's Pies’ branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Big Ben’s and Jimmy's Pies’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Big Ben
2 branded search terms
- big ben
- big ben pie
Jimmy's Pies
2 branded search terms
- jimmys pies
- jimmys pies menu
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