Yes! The hiring of caterers is extremely popular in Seattle, not only for functions and events but for regular day-to-day meals.

1. Many people choose to use caterers when at work to provide lunch boxes in bulk for the staff because it is easier and they often deliver.

2. Not only are they very cost effective they provide a healthy substitution for fast food restaurants and other places that sell junk food.

3. Caterers have increased in popularity in Seattle since the mid 1990's. It is now common practice in Seattle to hire caterers for your every need!

- You can obtain individual quotations here:

http://www.getmequotes.com/catering/caterers-Seattle.asp

There are different field trip ideas when it comes to Seattle WA:

- You can go to The Burke Museum and learn about the pacific Rim cultures. You can explore that how they adapt and remain vibrant in a changing modern world:

http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/education.html

- Another field trip can be planned to the Japanese Consulate. One can come to know about the American life in Japan and several other topics related to Japan.

- You can also plan a trip to The Port of Seattle which offers tours of both the Sea-Tac International Airport and the Seattle Harbor:

- The Seattle Art Museum is yet another interesting location that one can explore and learn about African art. You can get abreast with the richness and diversity of African arts.

http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/learn/trc/trc.asp

- You can also make a field trip to The Seattle Asian Art Museum and explore the museum which has amazing pieces of art. You can also become aware about the functional and ritual art objects from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and Korea.

- You can make a field trip to Seattle international Children's Festival. A wide variety of educational programs are offered for the kids. The festival provides comprehensive resources for teachers, including guides, circulating books, videos and artifacts.

- Yet another field trip of around 1.5 to 2.0 hours to UW Fish Collection. This tour is available to any age group and at any time of the year.

- You can also visit the UW Meany Hall where special 50-minute matinee events are especially organized for students. The events can be both matinee performances as well as lecture demonstrations.

http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/hamilton/International/fieldtrips.htm