Asprey is renowned for its high-end silverware, homeware and leather goods, and you can expect the same attention to quality and details when it comes to the miniature creations found in its crackers. Available as a customisable single cracker (£210), which comes with your choice of hallmarked sterling silver gift. If you're hosting multiple people, opt for the pack of six pre-filled crackers, which contain useful and luxurious items including a leather travel frame, mirror and coin purse and a pair of sterling silver and enamel cufflinks.
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Set of six, £750; asprey.com
Smythson
Smythson notepads are a common feature on many a Christmas wish list, making this set a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Concealed within each cracker is a miniature version just as beautiful as the company's coveted full-size pads, covered in cross-grain lambskin and featuring beautifully finished gilt-edged paper. Adding a touch of whimsy, it also comes with a joke card and obligatory paper hat.
Set of six, £195; smythson.com
William & Son
If you want to truly ensure everyone at the table will treasure their dinnertime gift, the best way is to handpick the items yourself. With William & Son's customisable cracker the options are endless, with a huge array of gorgeous leather goods, writing instruments and jewellery from across its collections to choose from. If you're having trouble narrowing it down, the company has also designed a range especially for the occasion containing small-scale manicure sets, photo frames and more.
£POA; williamandson.com
Sophie Conran
This set of six crackers from acclaimed interior designer Sophie Conran is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the out. The subtle lingonberry design with complementary red ribbon provides the perfect visual finishing touch to a festive table, while its homeware-based contents will delight and surprise. Here, handy favourites have been given a pint-sized makeover, with a tiny nutmeg grater, cute wooden salt scoop and keyring hip flask with just enough room for a shot of whatever tipple takes your fancy.
Set of six, £45; sophieconran.com
Fortnum and Mason
This traditional option, decked out in rich green and red with tartan bows, brings together some of the department store's best-loved products. Foodie favourites include indulgent chocolates, a bottle opener and infuser with which to enjoy Fortnum and Mason's famous tea, while if none of these take your fancy try and negotiate a swap to bag a candle or miniature notepad in the shop's signature pale green.
Set of six Traditional Christmas Crackers, £250; fortnumandmason.com
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