"The Question Asker" wrote in message ...
Arena didnt work out overly cheap, MFIs prices were similar

but you're not comparing like with like. Arena are supplying the same
kitchens John Lewis sell as 'Jonelle' at a massively higher price than
MFI. Both the guy who fitted our kitchen and the fitters who fitted
one for a friend said they were the best made kitchens they had ever
worked with - all 18mm consturction (including solid tops), thick
backs, blumotion drawers with some internal divider fittings, 2
shelves inside (rather than the usual 1) etc etc.

That said you can definitely get cheaper.