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Summer is the season of effortless hosting, garden gatherings, and relaxed alfresco dining. Whether you’re serving chilled mocktails on the patio or prepping brunch for a crowd, your kitchen setup plays a central role in making entertaining smooth, stylish, and stress-free.
To help you master the art of summer hosting, we’ve teamed up with Stephen Johnson, Managing Director at Quooker UK & Ireland, to explore how the right kitchen tools, especially a multi-functional tap, can simplify your seasonal get-togethers.
The essence of great summer hosting lies in simplicity, minimal prep time, and maximum enjoyment.
“We believe summer entertaining should be effortless, and with a Quooker tap, it truly is,” Stephen shares.
As the original inventors of the boiling water tap, Quooker has redefined kitchen convenience.
“Whether prepping iced teas and steaming vegetables to instantly topping up a sparkling spritz, Quooker gives you boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand, all from a single tap. It’s the tap that does it all,” Stephen adds.
Far more than just a kitchen gadget, the Quooker tap becomes a transformative part of everyday life.
We hear it time and time again: “We can’t imagine life without it,” says Stephen. “From chaos-free mornings to healthier hydration habits, Quooker quickly becomes the most used appliance in the kitchen, and often for tasks people never envisaged at the start.”
“One customer told us how it’s transformed their breakfast routine, saving time every day with instant boiling water for tea, coffee, porridge, and even baby bottles. Another shared how their children now love making their own sparkling drinks, staying hydrated without the need for sugary alternatives or plastic bottles.”
Summer gatherings call for refreshing drinks on repeat, and with a Quooker CUBE, chilled and sparkling water options unlock endless possibilities.
“This under-sink unit allows the tap to dispense chilled, filtered, and sparkling water instantly. Each CO₂ cylinder provides the equivalent of over 60 bottles of sparkling water, meaning you’re always stocked and ready to serve refreshing drinks.”
“We love a refreshing elderflower and mint spritz or a cucumber and lemon infusion, says Stephen, referencing his favourite seasonal blends. “For something a little more fun, sparkling water adds the perfect fizz to homemade mocktails and summer punches.”
As dining moves outdoors in summer, Quooker’s benefits follow. “Some customers have even installed outdoor sinks with a Quooker tap to level up their garden entertaining. Whether it’s rinsing homegrown herbs, filling pitchers of infused water, or prepping pasta salads and couscous in a flash, the tap becomes an indispensable summer essential. It’s the perfect companion for BBQs, brunches, and everything in between.”
And when the party’s in full swing? The tap keeps things flowing.”No waiting for kettles or chilling bottles,” Stephen says. “It’s the kind of convenience that makes hosting feel effortless and lets you focus on what matters, enjoying the moment.”
So, what does the dream hosting kitchen look like? Stephen paints the picture: “Imagine a Tom Howley kitchen in soft sage green with brushed brass accents, paired with a matching Quooker Fusion Round tap. The CUBE system is tucked neatly below the counter, ready to serve chilled sparkling water into elegant glass pitchers. It’s the perfect blend of timeless design and cutting-edge convenience, tailored for stylish, stress-free summer entertaining.”
When it comes to pairing functionality with finesse, a Quooker tap is a natural match for a luxury Tom Howley kitchen. “Tom Howley kitchens are known for their timeless elegance and intelligent design, just like Quooker,”
Stephen notes. “With a choice of finishes, from brushed brass to classic chrome, the tap blends effortlessly into kitchens that value both beauty and practicality. Because it’s not just a tap, it’s the tap that does it all; it helps maintain the clean, clutter-free aesthetic that defines a Tom Howley space.”
Are you curious to see a Quooker tap in situ? You’ll find them featured across our nationwide showrooms, paired with our timeless Tom Howley kitchens.
