A machine for preparing a food product , comprising at least a stationary structure , a hydraulic circuit , and a control system , wherein the hydraulic circuit comprises at least one water-supply source , means for heating water and pumping means , wherein the hydraulic circuit further comprises a first external dispensing element , designed to be supplied with pressurized hot water and/or steam, wherein the first dispensing element is configured for coupling, in particular sealed coupling, with an inlet of a disposable container for preparing and retaining the food product , wherein the hydraulic circuit is controllable, in particular via the control system , for supplying pressurized hot water and/or steam to the first dispensing element , wherein: - the stationary structure defines a container-positioning area , - the first dispensing element is part of a dispensing head that is carried by the stationary structure and faces towards the container-positioning area , - the dispensing head is configured for coupling, in particular sealed coupling, of the first dispensing element with the inlet of the disposable container when the disposable container is positioned in a substantially predetermined position within the container-positioning area , characterized in that the dispensing head is provided with means for locally tearing an entry wall of the disposable container , and enabling venting of air present inside the container itself in the course of preparation of the food product. wherein the hydraulic circuit comprises at least one water-supply source , means for heating water and pumping means , wherein the hydraulic circuit further comprises a first external dispensing element , designed to be supplied with pressurized hot water and/or steam, wherein the first dispensing element is configured for coupling, in particular sealed coupling, with an inlet of a disposable container for preparing and retaining the food product , wherein the hydraulic circuit is controllable, in particular via the control system , for supplying pressurized hot water and/or steam to the first dispensing element , wherein: - the stationary structure defines a container-positioning area , - the first dispensing element is part of a dispensing head that is carried by the stationary structure and faces towards the container-positioning area , - the dispensing head is configured for coupling, in particular sealed coupling, of the first dispensing element with the inlet of the disposable container when the disposable container is positioned in a substantially predetermined position within the container-positioning area , - the stationary structure defines a container-positioning area , - the first dispensing element is part of a dispensing head that is carried by the stationary structure and faces towards the container-positioning area , - the dispensing head is configured for coupling, in particular sealed coupling, of the first dispensing element with the inlet of the disposable container when the disposable container is positioned in a substantially predetermined position within the container-positioning area , characterized in that the dispensing head is provided with means for locally tearing an entry wall of the disposable container , and enabling venting of air present inside the container itself in the course of preparation of the food product. <EOS>