Interesting question. We moved from a SS hob to an enamelled one many years
ago and found that it was much easier to clean. However, look at the
continental units, they have wider colour ranges and do combined
gas/electric hobs which are IMO far superior to the standard, low quality,
either gas or electric hobs which are de rigeur in the UK market. A day trip
to Calais can be very enlightening.

Regards
Capitol