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product_id: 548781078
title: "Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "$220.37"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/548781078-chef-puppet-with-detachable-wooden-rod-for-animated-gestures
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Detachable wooden rod Ambidextrous hand control 15-inch chef puppet Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** $220.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👨‍🍳 Bring your stories to life with every gesture!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** $220.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Play:** Removable chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for creative storytelling
- • **Dual-Handed Control:** Manipulate mouth and gestures simultaneously for lifelike animation
- • **Lefty or Righty Friendly:** Wooden rod attaches to either hand, perfect for all puppeteers
- • **Master the Art of Puppetry:** 15-inch beautifully crafted chef puppet with authentic attire
- • **Screen-Free Imagination Booster:** Encourages vocabulary, dexterity, and emotional connection

## Overview

The Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet is a 15-inch hand puppet featuring removable chef attire and a detachable wooden rod for expressive gestures. Designed for ages 3 to 10, it supports ambidextrous use and encourages imaginative, screen-free play that builds vocabulary, dexterity, and emotional skills.

## Description

Directions 1. Remove the puppet from its packaging. 2. Use one hand to manipulate the puppet's mouth and facial expressions. 3. Use the other hand to gesture with the removable wooden rod, attaching it to either of the puppet’s hands.

## Features

- Beautifully crafted 15-inch hand-and-rod chef puppet
- Removable clothing includes traditional chef’s coat, scarf, floppy hat
- Use one hand to manipulate the puppet's mouth and facial expressions, and the other to gesture with the removable wooden arm rod; rod attaches to either of the puppet’s hands, and is suitable for lefty or righty puppeteers
- Puppet play is a wonderful way to make connections, explore feelings and new perspectives, help build vocabulary, dexterity, imagination, and creativity
- Makes a great gift for preschoolers to preteens, ages 3 to 10, for hands-on, screen-free play

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBNQXNN |
| Best Sellers Rank | 277,892 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 404 in Hand Puppets |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,033) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772303538 |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 11.4 x 26.7 x 41.9 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30353 |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 72 |
| Model Number | 30353 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Set Name | Al Dente |
| Size | 16.51 inches |
| Sub Brand | Doug |
| Theme | Culinary |
| UPC | 000772303538 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| character | Chef Al Dente |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Melissa & Doug
- **Cartoon character:** Chef Al Dente
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 11.4 x 26.7 x 41.9 centimetres
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Number of pieces:** 1
- **Size:** 16.51 inches
- **Sub brand:** Doug
- **Theme:** Culinary
- **UPC:** 000772303538

## Images

![Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tFRIuf56L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how big is it? like can it fit in any hand size?**
A: I don’t know about any size hand but I’m an adult and it fits mine just great.  Essentially your thumb and fingers work the mouth only.  Have had great fun with it playing with the grandkids.

**Q: Is it machine washable?**
A: Hi Katie! Please surface-clean Chef Al Dente with a damp cloth. Buon appetito!

**Q: Does it come with the arm rod?.**
A: Yes... The Chef Puppet does come with the arm rod.

**Q: can you confirm size of chef puppet please? Official website says 15”x5x6.5**
A: The size is accurate

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-05-22*