Lidl £2.99 Jet Flame Lighter Matches £17.50 B&Q Torch
Lidl £2.99 Jet Flame Lighter Matches £17.50 B&Q Torch

Lidl is launching a new product that could be ideal for anyone with barbecues, fireplaces or campfires. The supermarket, which has roughly 1,000 locations across the country, is set to release a selection of new products on Sunday, October 11, including the GRILLMEISTER Jet Flame Lighter, available for just £2.99.

Product Details and Features

The GRILLMEISTER Jet Flame Lighter includes an 18ml refill gas, giving buyers more than enough fuel in the tank. It comes in an all-black finish, so it should fit neatly into your toolbox or garden shed without looking out of place. Two bright-red controls add a splash of colour, with one button switching the gadget on and the other toggle letting you adjust its power level.

Please note the product carries an 18+ age warning, so it may not be suitable for everyone. For further details, visit the Lidl website.

Availability and Comparison

Anyone hoping to have the lighter delivered straight to their front doors will be disappointed as it's only available for in-store collection. To avoid a wasted trip, you can check stock levels at your nearest Lidl on release day and beyond via the online store finder - all you need is your postcode and voila, you can see exactly where it's available.

It could be considered a budget alternative to the Mini Gas Blow Torch at B&Q. Priced at a more expensive £17.50 - nearly six-times more expensive than Lidl's version - it looks basically identical aside from its rounded and sturdier base.

B&Q Torch Features and Delivery

"Achieve perfect caramelisation and precision cooking with this compact mini blow torch," reads the product information on the B&Q website. "Refillable, windproof, and easy to handle, it’s ideal for crème brulee, lemon meringue, roasted peppers, and other culinary creations. Adjustable flame and safety lock make it convenient and secure for everyday use."

Product features include a compact 12cm handheld torch, perfect for precise kitchen work, refillable for long-term use and convenience, adjustable flame for perfect caramelizing, roasting, and finishing, windproof design ensures consistent flame in all conditions, and safety lock and removable base prevent unintended activation.

A major difference between the two has nothing to do with the price tag. B&Q offers home delivery free on standard orders over £100 - otherwise £6 - and free on large/bulk orders over £500 - otherwise £15. Delivery must be accepted by an adult and is dropped off strictly at the exterior ground floor of the property, with exclusions applying to certain remote areas and offshore islands. Visit the B&Q website for more information.