History

From lavish and luxurious to elegantly simple, our great range offers crackers and prices to please any customer. But, if you have your own ideas, why not push the boat out and let us create you a cracker that’s completely bespoke?

We started out making crackers on a kitchen table in Devon. Now our designs grace the tables and shelves of the finest restaurants and stores. Whatever your budget, we can help your customers make their events, occasions to remember.

1979
1979

New beginnings

The first Christmas cracker is pulled at Celebration crackers.

2006
2006

Full steam ahead

Celebration Crackers begin manufacturing Christmas Crackers in the Far East alongside its UK handmade lines.
2007
2007

From coast to coast

The company move along the coast from Devon to Dorset
2008
2008

Together we are a family

James Lam joins the family business as Operations Manager
2009
2009

There is no Planet B

Celebration Crackers are the first to launch a kraft eco range.
2010
2010

We whisk you a Merry Christmas

Celebration crackers are the first to launch a Deli inspired eco range with deli contents.
2014
2014

Moments that matter

Our bespoke luxury crackers are stocked in 6 major UK department stores.
2015
2015

Shared success is the best

The company relocate to bigger premises with a growing team of 35 employees.

2019
2019

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Celebration Crackers becomes the first UK cracker company to receive a full FSC certification.
2020
2020

Change brings chance

Heart & Soul Studio is born to allow our range of products to grow and becomes the parent company for Celebration Crackers and Foxy.
2020
2020

Less plastic is fantastic

Our products are 85% plastic free and our core range packaging is 100% plastic free and 100% recyclable. 97% of our products are FSC certified.
2021
2021

Collaboration is innovation

Aimee Lam joins the family business as Head of Innovation and the company moves again to premises with a harbour view.
2022
2022

A new chapter

Heart & Soul launch a range of Crackers, gift wrap and notebooks made from recycled coffee cups. Licensee Games brand Professor Puzzle is introduced.
2023
2023

Partners in play

The Foxy range is rebranded and relaunched with new and exciting products.

Licensee brand Thornback & Peel is introduced.

Looking for just one box?

Celebration Crackers and Heart & Soul Studio supply crackers in bulk to the retail and hospitality sector, but if you are a customer that just want a couple of boxes you can buy our products via Amazon.

Or, if you are based on the South Coast, please join us on the 5th December from 4-6pm for our Christmas cracker warehouse sale. Come and grab a bargain!