Why did Ella Henderson perform at a bakery in Bushey

Matty Caplin, owner of Matty's Bakery in High Road, said: "Ella reached out to me to do this because over the years we've become good friends. I was originally a big fan of her on X Factor.

• Fans delighted as Ella Henderson performs at bakery... and hands out cookies
• Ella Henderson to perform at Matty's Kitchen in Bushey

"We've ended up almost growing up together and both achieving our dreams - I opened a bakery and she became a singer-songwriter."

Ella Henderson performed her new single 'Filthy Rich' and two other songs at Matty's Kitchen on Sunday. (Image: Daphne Reynolds) Around 500 fans flocked to the bakery for the Sunday surprise, with the 28-year-old playing three songs, including her new single 'Filthy Rich'.

Ella gave out cookies featuring the artwork for her newest single. (Image: Matty Caplin) Matty said: "It was a massive success and everyone had a lovely day.  Everyone was so pleased to meet Ella and it all went really well."

Matty and his team baked cookies with album artwork on, which the star then gave out while wearing an apron.

This was the first event of its kind at the bakery, but Matty says he wasn't nervous going in.

More than 500 fans flocked to the bakery. (Image: Matty Caplin) He described the day as "overwhelming but very wholesome."

Matty added: "People were shocked to see it happen as things like this don't really happen in Bushey!"

The Watford Observer revealed the surprise gig took place yesterday to the delight of fans and residents.

Matty and Ella have a years long friendship. (Image: Matty Caplin)

Since appearing on the X-Factor in 2012, Ella has gone on to forge a successful solo career.

Ella Henderson hands a young fan a cookie and performs at Matty's Kitchen in Bushey on Sunday. (Image: Sue Silcox)