Smeg’s Soda Maker: The Summer Hosting Essential You’ll Reach For All Season

The evening air is still warm long after dinner has finished. A playlist hums quietly in the background, glasses catch the last of the sunlight, and the table has settled into that easy summer rhythm where nobody is quite ready to leave yet. It is often the smallest details that make these moments memorable: a bowl of citrus on the table, herbs freshly picked from the garden, and something chilled and sparkling ready to pour. This is where Smeg’s soda maker fits naturally into the occasion. Not as the centre of attention, but as something you reach for again and again as the evening unfolds, simple to use, reliable, and always ready when you need it.

Summer hosting has changed in recent years. People are leaning towards gatherings that feel more relaxed and more considered; less about excess, more about atmosphere. The drinks people serve have changed too. Instead of stocking the fridge with endless single-use bottles and cans, there is a growing appreciation for simple, practical setups. Sparkling water has become part of that lifestyle: refreshing enough for warm afternoons, versatile enough for mocktails and spritzers, and easy enough to enjoy every day. A sparkling water maker fits naturally into this way of living. Fresh carbonated water is available whenever you want it, whether you are putting together drinks for a barbecue or simply making an ordinary afternoon feel a little more special. With the Smeg Soda Maker, the level of carbonation can be adjusted using a simple dial, so you can keep it light during the day or add more fizz for evening drinks. It is straightforward to use and easy to return to throughout the night, which makes it particularly useful when you are hosting.

The best hosts know that good entertaining is rarely about perfection. It is about making people feel comfortable and considered.
Sometimes, that means remembering how someone takes their drink. One friend prefers barely-there fizz with fresh cucumber and lime. Someone else always reaches for something sharper and more sparkling. Another wants elderflower over ice before the food has even reached the table. The Smeg Soda Maker makes those small gestures feel effortless. The manual carbonation dial allows each drink to be adjusted to suit the person drinking it, turning something simple into something quietly thoughtful.

Following its release, the Smeg Soda Maker was highlighted by T3, with the publication describing it as a “favourite kitchen gadget” thanks to its balance of style and practicality. 
The review particularly praised the machine’s portability, countertop appeal, and the simplicity of adjusting carbonation with a quick twist of the dial - proof that thoughtful design can make everyday rituals feel just a little better.

There is something undeniably satisfying about having sparkling water ready whenever the moment calls for it. A quick pour over ice, citrus sliced onto the rim of a glass, conversation continuing long after the sun has gone down. The Smeg Soda Maker slips easily into those moments. Not loud or complicated, but quietly useful in all the right ways - bringing together thoughtful design and the kind of effortless hosting that makes summer feel memorable.