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Rich_G
Osmo polyx is good for wooden worktops but my new go to wood finish is Rubio Monocoat. It's a linseed oil based finish that only needs one coat (I was very sceptical about this when I first tried it but it's true) so you save effort in application. It penetrates the top couple of mm of the wood and bonds to the wood fibres so it is a very durable finish that remains water and stain resistant for a long time. It has no VOCs (very unusual for a wood finish) it is also touch dry quickly but takes three weeks to fully cure, this can be reduced to one week if you use their accelerator (also VOC free).
The only real draw back is the price it ain't cheap but a little goes a very long way and you also save time, money and effort with not having to do multiple coats and prep in between coats.
Finally you can buy tinted versions of the product that can either colour the wood or compliment its natural colour / properties.
https://youtu.be/ictKhF92-pY
If I was doing my own wooden worktop I would use this.
EDIT: If you can get to an Axminster store they sell it and their staff are very knowledgeable and can provide as much info as you need. Or they can put you in touch with the local rep.