About Mrs Balls
Mrs Ball's Chutney is an iconic South African condiment with a remarkable history dating back to 1852. The story begins with the shipwreck of the SS Quanza off the coast of East London, South Africa, where Captain Adkins and his wife escaped with their lives and a precious recipe. That recipe was passed down to their daughter Amelia Ball, who began selling the chutney commercially around 1918, starting with about 24 bottles a day. Today, Mrs Ball's produces over 8,000 bottles daily while still following the original secret family recipe. Mrs Ball's has occupied a treasured place in South African kitchens for over 90 years, becoming an essential condiment that no household is without. The unique spicy fruit chutney blends apricot and peach, seasoned to perfection to create a distinctive flavour that enhances any meal. It works brilliantly as a condiment alongside meats and cheeses, or as a marinade for braais (barbecues) and roasts. The chutney's perfect balance of sweetness and spice has made it a firm favourite beyond South Africa. The Mrs Ball's range includes several varieties to suit different tastes. The Original Recipe offers the classic balanced flavour, while the Hot and Extra Hot versions add more kick for spice lovers. The Peach flavour emphasises the fruit notes, and the Chakalaka variant brings traditional South African vegetable relish flavours. Products are available in jars from 470g to 1.1kg for serious chutney fans. Mrs Ball's Chutney is available in the UK through South African specialty shops including Sanza, The Savanna, South African Spaza Shop, Biltong St Marcus (with next day delivery), and Best Biltong. Prices start from around £3.65 for 470g. Compare Mrs Ball's Chutney prices across UK retailers at Grocefully to find the best deals on this beloved South African condiment.
