I don't have any countertop suggestions, but as far as I know you aren't suppose to put hot things on Silestone or any of those quartz surfaces. I think the only safe material would be a stainless steel countertop for that purpose.

According to caesarstone's website, its heat and burn resistance is classified as "good". Same as granite and laminate.

Sena01 I think Silestone can have heated things put on top. I know Corian cannot. Not sure about the other surfaces. Thank you for the thought though, it is appreciated!

Can we see a pic of your Violetta granite?

From Caesarstone:

"Quartz is highly heat resistant and is both durable and hard-wearing. But even Caesarstone surfaces need protection from very high temperatures - a pad or trivet placed between countertop and hot object will do the trick.

Caesarstone is more heat resistant than other stone surfaces including most granite, marble and limestone; and is not affected by temperatures lower than 150ðC (300ðF). However, like all stone material, Caesarstone can be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes.

Therefore, we suggest that hot pots and pans never be directly placed on the surface. We also recommend a hot pad or trivet be placed on the surface under cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots, or roaster ovens."

I bake very few things under 300 degrees. If you do scorch your countertop, they won't be able to buff the resin back to its original condition. It won't be covered by the warranty. It's a big chance to take.

I have a different brand quartz counter ñnsallled 2 years ago and was specifically warned against placing hot pots on it. Better check well beforehand.

The brand doesn't matter because they all use the same Breton technology that Caesarstone invented. The Chinese are now making quartz, but they don't use Breton, so I'd be even less inclined to put hot pans on their quartz.

Granite and quartz can also fracture when you put hot pans on a cold counter. It happened to my plumber when he put canning jars on his black granite and poured hot tomato sauce in them.

Here is one sample.

My actual counter.

Since the island and the parameter cabs would be in different colors/textures, maybe using the same countertop material for all can be better. Would it be too hard to find a similar slab?

It is what is on my island now but we are taking it out and building a smaller island. I wanted something different to make the island the focal point.