1960s, Butlins would cook: 3.5 million eggs 100 tons (about 100 tonnes) of sausages 120,000 gallons (550,000 litres) of soup 1,570 tons (1,600 tonnes) of potatoes 34 tons (about 35 tonnes) of tea (enough for over 20 million cups) 240 tons (244 tonnes) of pork chops (requiring over 8,000 pigs) Frontline staff With the growth of caravan parks in the 1970s and 1980s, the entertainment teams adopted more modern names, such as the HavenMates or the FunStars. Frontline staff at the competing companies adopted coloured coats to differentiate themselves. Butlin's staff were called Redcoats, Pontins' staff were Bluecoats, and Warner's staff were Greencoats. Their duties ranged from adult entertainer or children's entertainer to stewarding. Famous ex-Redcoats Michael Barrymore – comedian, television presenter and entertainer Cliff Richard – pop singer, musician and performer Jimmy Tarbuck – comedian and host of Winner Takes All Jimmy Perry – co-writer of Dad's Army and Hi-de-Hi! (a situation comedy set in a holiday camp) Dave Allen – comedian and star of his own 1970s starring vehicle Dave Allen at Large Ian "H" Watkins - member of the pop group Steps Ted Rogers – comedian, entertainer and host of 3-2-1 Stephen Mulhern – presenter and game show host Roy Hudd – actor, comedian and radio host Famous ex-Bluecoats Shane Richie - actor, comedian and television presenter Brian Conley - actor, comedian and television presenter Lee Mack – stand-up comedian, actor and creator/star of the TV sitcom Not Going Out Dave Benson Phillips - entertainer and children’s TV presenter Bradley Walsh - actor, comedian and television presenter Famous ex-Greencoats Roger deCoursey – British ventriloquist and stage performer Joe Pasquale – comedian, actor and television presenter Famous ex-HavenMates Duncan James – member of boy band Blue References Notes Bibliography Resorts by type Camping in the United Kingdom