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Another option is solid surface worktops, much better than laminate, and cheaper than quartz. Very hard wearing, and can have seemless joins as well as things like integrated sinks. and if it does get marked or scratched, you can literally sand it back to its original condition.
Have had ours a couple of years, and you are in Bristol? We got these guys to do ours, and they are pretty local to you.
I’d go in at the end of the month (chances are they have monthly/quarterly sales targets). Say you’ll take the kitchen today for 50% off units and 10% off appliances - if not you’ll go to X other place.