CaterStation vs Urban Gourmet:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, CaterStation had more branded searches than Urban Gourmet among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand. CaterStation had about 1,600 branded searches, while Urban Gourmet had 720. CaterStation made up 57.3% of all Auckland event caterer searches we track, and Urban Gourmet accounted for 25.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland event caterers, CaterStation appeared in two of the four answers and Urban Gourmet in none.
Who do people search for more?
CaterStation, about 2 searches for every 1 for Urban Gourmet
Who does AI mention more?
CaterStation, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Urban Gourmet in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
CaterStation, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland event caterers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, CaterStation was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Urban Gourmet did not appear in any of the four 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
See every answer about Auckland event caterers
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 CaterStation or Urban Gourmet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CaterStation and Urban Gourmet 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 CaterStation, Urban Gourmet. 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 CaterStation and Urban Gourmet changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Urban Gourmet took it in January 2026, CaterStation took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CaterStation’s share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand moved from 52.2% to 57.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Urban Gourmet’s share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand moved from 27.7% to 25.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland event caterers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, CaterStation gained share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand, from 52.6% to 57.3%.
In October 2026, Urban Gourmet lost share of searches among Auckland event caterers in New Zealand, from 29.3% to 25.8%.
How are CaterStation’s and Urban Gourmet’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CaterStation’s and Urban Gourmet’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.
CaterStation
1 branded search term
- caterstation
Urban Gourmet
4 branded search terms
- the urban gourmet
- urban gourmet
- urban gourmet foods
- urbangourmet
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