The RAF Chefs of No3 Mobile Catering Squadron (3MCS) feed the Royal Air Force wherever it is deployed. Initially formed in 1975 as the RAF Mobile Catering Support Unit. 3 MCS has been supporting exercises and operations for over forty years. The squadron regularly supports all fast jet detachments when catering support is required and offers immediate support in response to aircraft crash situations.
1969 - Mobile Catering Flight was formed as a part of the Tactical Communications Wing at RAF Tangmere.
1975 - Mobile Catering Support Unit was formed, based at RAF Watlington.
1993 - Mobile Catering Support Unit moved to RAF Benson
2003 - Mobile Catering Support Unit moved to RAF Stafford, under 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing.
2006 - Mobile Catering Support Unit moved along with 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing to RAF Wittering to fall under the A4 Hub.
2008 - Mobile Catering Support Unit was amalgamated with RAF Wittering Catering Flight to form 3 Mobile Catering Squadron.
2011 - The Squadron disassociated from the Catering Support Flight to focus solely on support to operations and exercises.
