Event Details
You're invited to the Kentucky Derby Tea Party at the Mathis House— Saturday, May 2, at 3:00 PM!The Mathis House Victorian Tea Room is located at 600 Main St. in Toms River NJ.
Join us for an elegant, fun-filled afternoon — dress to the nines in your finest Derby outfits and hats for a glamorous lawn party with live music, spirited horse racing, and croquet. Strut your style on the Best Dressed runway (prizes for top ensembles), sip signature gourmet teas, and capture memories at the Victorian mansion in downtown Toms River. Enjoy strolling entertainment, period-inspired decor, and family-friendly activities — perfect for groups, couples, or a ladies’ day out. On-site parking and accessibility are available.
Tickets include a full 5-course Victorian Tea Menu:
Signature teas:
Kentucky Dirty — Peach
Pink Lily — Cranberry Glow
Mint Julep — Mint
Salad: Old Kentucky Salad with bourbon-poached pears, chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and herb buttermilk dressing
Soup: Beef Barley or Zucchini Parmesan
Assorted Finger Sandwiches:
Derby Chicken Salad
Pimento Cream Cheese
Bourbon BBQ Pork Sliders
Kentucky Hot Brown Turkey and Cheese
Shrimp & Grits
Scone: Chocolate Chip and Walnuts with bourbon-infused clotted cream
Decant Desserts:
Strawberry shortcake bites
Pecan shortbread with bourbon & chocolate
Mint Julep brownies
Kentucky butter cake
Chocolate-covered cream puffs
Cream Ridge Wines available for purchase.
The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Seniors and Military are 10 percent off. Children 12 and under are $20 and children 5 and under are free with an adult. 24-hour cancellations result in a credit to the Mathis House for two years.
Limited seats — RSVP or get tickets today. Call 732-818-7580 or visit our website, www.MathisHouse600main.com, to purchase tickets through RESY. Tickets are also available for purchase on Eventbrite.