---
product_id: 548781078
title: "Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "A$162"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/548781078-melissa-and-doug-chef-puppet-with-detachable-wooden-rod-animated
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 15-inch hand-and-rod puppet Ambidextrous wooden rod for gestures Removable chef’s coat & accessories Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** A$162
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Bring your stories to life with the chef who gestures like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** A$162 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/548781078-melissa-and-doug-chef-puppet-with-detachable-wooden-rod-animated)

## 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 Chef Look:** Includes removable traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat to personalize your puppet’s style and charm.
- • **Lefty or Righty Friendly:** Wooden rod attaches to either hand, making it perfect for all puppeteers to create seamless animated gestures.
- • **Screen-Free Creative Play:** Encourages imagination, vocabulary growth, and emotional connection through hands-on puppet interaction.
- • **Dynamic Storytelling Mastery:** Manipulate mouth and facial expressions with one hand while gesturing with the detachable wooden rod for lifelike performances.
- • **Perfect Gift for Young Creators:** Ideal for ages 3-10, this beautifully crafted puppet inspires developmental skills and endless fun.

## Overview

The Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet is a 15-inch hand-and-rod puppet featuring removable chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden rod for expressive gestures. Designed for ages 3 to 10, it promotes creativity, vocabulary, and emotional development through interactive, screen-free play. Lightweight and easy to use, it’s a perfect gift for young storytellers and aspiring performers.

## 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.

Review: It is a nice puppet which can be used to enhance your storytelling techniques. The mouth areas moves as it should. The access to it is a bit tight. It takes a long time to arrive. The only (small) issue is that the finishing of the clothing at one of the seams was not neat. Other than that, its all good. Hope this helps you decide.
Review: Lo amo mi hijo y buen calidad

## 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 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 267,650 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 461 in Hand Puppets |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,986) |
| Date First Available | 23 July 2023 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Foster developmental skills in children |
| Item model number | 30353 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 10 years |
| Material Type(s) | Cotton |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 26.7 x 41.94 cm; 281 g |

## 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
- **Manufacturer maximum age:** 120
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Number of pieces:** 1
- **Size:** 16.51 inches
- **Sub brand:** Doug
- **Theme:** Culinary
- **UPC:** 000772303538

## Images

![Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tFRIuf56L.jpg)
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![Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FiSu7q6UL.jpg)
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## 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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***H on 10 March 2025*

It is a nice puppet which can be used to enhance your storytelling techniques. The mouth areas moves as it should. The access to it is a bit tight. It takes a long time to arrive. The only (small) issue is that the finishing of the clothing at one of the seams was not neat. Other than that, its all good. Hope this helps you decide.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***S on 26 July 2025*

Lo amo mi hijo y buen calidad

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***A on 10 June 2025*

Such a creative fun way to help children learn and play. With endless scenes to create an educational play time full of imagination. Melissa & Doug never fail with quality. Excellent.

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*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*