Nominations open now

Whitstable's finest,
bared for a good cause.

Twelve local men. One calendar. One crown. We're on the hunt for the town's hunkiest for a brand new community campaign — equal parts cheeky, muscular, and proudly Whitstable.

Entry ticket

  1. Must be 18 or over
  2. Must live, work, or have deep roots in Whitstable
  3. Four photos: casual, fitness, swimwear, black tie
  4. One honest answer about what winning would mean to you

Entries reviewed by the panel before shortlisting. See full rules for details.

The idea

A calendar with a wink — and a proper purpose

Every seaside town has its characters. This year, we're putting twelve of Whitstable's finest front and centre in a 2027 calendar, crowning one lucky entrant King of Whitstable, and having a laugh while we raise money for local causes.

12

Hunks, one per month

Twelve finalists are shortlisted from every entry, each given their own calendar month and their own moment of local fame.

01

Crown of Whitstable

From the twelve, the town votes for one King of Whitstable — Hunk of the Year, sash and all.

£

Money for the town

Calendar sales and entry contributions go straight back into community projects across Whitstable.

What you'll need

Four looks. That's it.

No professional shoot required — a good phone camera and a bit of confidence will do. You'll be asked to upload four photos as part of your entry.

1

Casual

Just you, being you. Pub garden, dog walk, deckchair — whatever's normal for you.

2

Fitness

Show off the effort. Gym kit, running gear, on the harbour wall — your call.

3

Swimwear

Swim shorts or underwear, beach or bathroom mirror. Tasteful, confident, and entirely optional to go further than.

4

Black tie

Suit, bow tie, best behaviour. Prove you scrub up as well as you show up.

You can also upload extra photos for the judging panel's eyes only — these won't be published anywhere.

The timeline

How the year unfolds

Fancy a crown of your own?

The King of Whitstable doesn't need a six-pack or a modelling portfolio — just a good sense of humour, a bit of local pride, and the nerve to put yourself forward.

  • Featured across a full month in the 2027 calendar
  • Crowned live at the community reveal night
  • Bragging rights around town for a full year
  • The warm glow of having raised money for Whitstable
Before you enter

The short version of the rules

  • Entrants must be 18 years of age or older on the date of entry.
  • Entrants should have a genuine connection to Whitstable — living, working, or deeply involved locally.
  • All four required photos must be your own, recent, and taken with your consent.
  • Only the four required categories will ever be published; any extra photos are for the panel only.
  • Entries can be withdrawn at any time by emailing the organisers.

Read the full terms and conditions →

Go on then.

Whitstable's waiting to meet its twelve hunkiest. Could one of the months be you?

Enter Hunks of Whitstable