Best luxury Christmas crackers of 2023 to pepper your party table

Sleek and sophisticated, these Fortnum & Mason crackers are top drawer. Featuring a beautiful emerald hue, velvet bows and gifts handpicked from the Picadilly store, the set of six comes in a statement turquoise box. Tea towels, tea timers and champagne bottle stoppers will delight festive dinner party guests once the cracking has been done.

One for those with a penchant for piercings, Cartilage Cartel’s luxurious jewel-filled crackers are a dazzling addition to the table. The ebony-hued crackers house delicate ear candy spanning gold, silver and mixed metal pieces. Finished with a hand-tied ribbon, the crackers offer guests two pairs of huggie hoops and two pairs of studs for mixing and matching.

Add a bespoke touch to your dinner table this Christmas with these personalised crackers that can be reused for years to come. Add the name you’d like to be embroidered onto each cracker and pick a colour to match your Christmas aesthetic. The crackers, which double up as napkins (genius, no?), come complete with a party hat, a joke and plain paper to add a message to your loved ones.

When it comes to exquisitely illustrated crackers, Nancy & Betty Studio reign supreme. Choose from an array of fairytale prints including golden shells, moonlit nights and animal figurines. This set of six ‘Starry Night’ crackers caught our eye with its whimsical print. Trinkets inside include wooden honey drizzlers, a nutmeg grater, toys, mini jams and more.

Liberty never fails to dole out the goods when it comes to Christmas. This playful set of crackers showcases characters from the Nutcracker set against an elegant oyster grey background. An ideal pick for parties with kids, the crackers feature a selection that includes a nutmeg grater, slinky, wooden yo-yo and a miniature jar of jam among others.

A less expensive Fortnum’s offering, these divine carousel crackers marry Christmas charm with fantastical fairytale motifs. Each contains a unicorn mask, a joke and a paper crown so guests can celebrate in style. Both the crackers and outer box are eco-friendly, meaning they can be reused for decorating gifts and act as crafts for children.

If you’d prefer something less traditional for the festive period, these striped monochrome crackers with a crafty swirl trim are true showstoppers. Inspired by mint humbugs, the reusable crackers are left empty for hosts to fill with personalised presents. Forever Crackers also offers personalisation up to four letters which come on a black leather tag.

Kaneo’s velveteen crackers come with gold letter-clad name tags, a classic tartan design and delicate ribbons. Presented in a lavish tissue-lined box, the crackers can be reused for years to come, ensuring the buyer gets their money’s worth. Fun QR codes lead to a ‘chuckle or challenge’ to keep children entertained during lengthy sessions at the dinner table.

Ensure your table takes the cake with Chase and Wonder’s butterfly-clad crackers. Each one contains a serene hand-poured luxury scented candle exuding a soothing scent. Pick from a series of stunning prints, from glistening Christmas jewels to illustrative wreaths and more.