And there will also be dishes based on traditional recipes to taste, prepared by the park’s head chef Clive Goudercourt. He will be using produce from the garden such as runner and French beans, courgettes and marrows.

“I’ll be demonstrating examples of these dishes throughout the afternoon, such as rolled pork loin stuffed with rosemary, sage and apple, and pan-fried squash and courgettes,” he said.

There should also be plenty of unusual tomatoes to try as well, including several heritage varieties like brandy wine, black Russian and Jersey devil – all of them grown at Clumber this year.

Clive will also be preparing a platter of different dishes for people to taste, together with a mixed tomato, chilli and basil salad.

“We always try to inspire people to eat fresh, seasonal and local produce and perhaps have a go at growing their own,” he said.

“Our fruit and vegetable tasting afternoons give visitors the chance to try both modern and heritage varieties that they won’t find in supermarkets where appearance, shelf life and yield are more important than flavour.

There has been a kitchen garden at Clumber since 1772.

It originally supplied the Dukes of Newcastle and their 100-strong household with food all the year round.

During its 230-year history it came close to dereliction before being transformed by the newly erected double herbacious borders, and completion of the range of glass houses – the longest anywhere in the National Trust.

The afternoon tasting session takes place on Saturday 6th September between 2pm and 4pm.

Entry to the event is free of charge but normal entry fees to the Walled Garden apply on the day.