Best Pacific Catering vs Collective Hospitality:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Best Pacific Catering had more branded searches than Collective Hospitality among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand. Best Pacific Catering had about 140 branded searches, while Collective Hospitality had 110. Best Pacific Catering made up 5% of all Auckland event caterer searches we track, and Collective Hospitality accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland event caterers, Best Pacific Catering appeared in three of the four answers and Collective Hospitality in one. Best Pacific Catering was mentioned before Collective Hospitality in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Best Pacific Catering, about 27% more searches than Collective Hospitality
Who does AI mention more?
Best Pacific Catering, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Collective Hospitality in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Best Pacific Catering, named ahead of Collective Hospitality in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Auckland event caterers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Best Pacific Catering was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Collective Hospitality was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Best Pacific Catering was listed before Collective Hospitality in two out of three answers.
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.
LittleWolf4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Best Pacific Catering3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Great Catering3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CaterStation2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Collective Hospitality1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Urban Gourmet0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which event caterer should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best event caterers in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best event caterer in Auckland, New Zealand for a corporate event?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland caterers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland catering company”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Best Pacific Catering or Collective Hospitality more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Best Pacific Catering and Collective Hospitality by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Auckland event caterers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Best Pacific Catering, Collective Hospitality. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CaterStation | Urban Gourmet | Best Pacific Catering | LittleWolf | Collective Hospitality | Great Catering | Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 52.2% | 27.7% | 3.8% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.2% | 28% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.62% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 39.1% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 27.3% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.3% | 31.3% | 6% | 7.5% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 29.9% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 40.7% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.4% | 27.8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.8% | 29.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 31.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 29.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 57.3% | 25.8% | 5% | 5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
How has branded search for Best Pacific Catering and Collective Hospitality changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 7 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Best Pacific Catering took it in December 2025, Collective Hospitality took it in February 2026, Best Pacific Catering took it in April 2026, Collective Hospitality took it in May 2026, Best Pacific Catering took it in August 2026, Collective Hospitality took it in September 2026, Best Pacific Catering took it in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Best Pacific Catering’s share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Collective Hospitality’s share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland event caterers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Collective Hospitality lost share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 3.9%.
In October 2026, Best Pacific Catering rose from 4th to 3rd among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand.
How are Best Pacific Catering’s and Collective Hospitality’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Best Pacific Catering’s and Collective Hospitality’s 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.
Best Pacific Catering
1 branded search term
- best pacific catering
Collective Hospitality
1 branded search term
- collective hospitality
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