Chrisco Christmas Hamper

Chrisco is a well-known home-shopping and hamper service that operates primarily in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The brand's business model is built around a 'HeadStart' plan, allowing customers to make weekly payments throughout the year to receive large hampers filled with groceries, meat, frozen goods, or household electronics just in time for the Christmas season.

Originally founded in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s, the brand found significant success and expansion in the Southern Hemisphere. While the company itself provides the service and packaging, the products contained within the hampers are sourced from various global manufacturers across food, beverage, and electronics sectors. Consequently, the manufacturing origin varies by the specific items selected within a customer's hamper, though the logistical assembly occurs in the destination country.

The brand remains a prominent player in the lay-by hamper industry, known for its iconic catalogs and community-focused payment plans. It continues to be managed under the Chrisco Hampers group of companies, maintaining its status as a private enterprise focused on festive planning and budget-friendly bulk shopping.