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product_id: 94206452
title: "Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod Pretend Play Chef Puppet Pepe"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "€ 143.11"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/94206452-melissa-and-doug-chef-puppet-al-dente-with-detachable-wooden
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 15-inch hand-and-rod puppet Ambidextrous detachable wooden rod Authentic chef attire set Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod Pretend Play Chef Puppet Pepe

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** € 143.11
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Cook up creativity with Chef Al Dente – your new go-to puppet for play and imagination!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod Pretend Play Chef Puppet Pepe by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** € 143.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/94206452-melissa-and-doug-chef-puppet-al-dente-with-detachable-wooden)

## 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

- • **Durable & Timeless:** Premium cotton materials and expert craftsmanship ensure this puppet stands the test of time.
- • **Authentic Chef Wardrobe:** Includes removable traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for immersive role-play.
- • **Ambidextrous Rod Control:** Detachable wooden rod fits left or right hand, enabling natural, fluid gestures.
- • **Expressive 15-inch Design:** Masterfully crafted for dynamic mouth and facial movements that bring Chef Al Dente to life.
- • **Boosts Creativity & Skills:** Encourages vocabulary growth, dexterity, imagination, and emotional connection through puppet play.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s 15-inch Chef Al Dente puppet features removable chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden rod for expressive hand-and-rod manipulation. Designed for kids aged 3 to 10, this durable cotton puppet enhances imaginative play, vocabulary, and dexterity, making it a beloved classic in hand puppetry.

## Description

What's for dinner? Just ask Chef Al Dente, dressed in a traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat, for the special of the day! Young puppeteers can use one hand to open and close the 15-inch puppet’s mouth and change expressions, and the other hand to use the removable wooden rod to make the mustachioed chef gesture. Top-quality materials and realistic details make this puppet a playmate that will stand up to the test of time. Puppet play is a wonderful way to make connections and to explore feelings and new perspectives. It helps build vocabulary, dexterity, imagination, and creativity! Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties.

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBNQXNN |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,036 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #26 in Hand Puppets |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,168) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772303538 |
| Included Components | Hand puppet, Detachable Rod |
| Item Dimensions | 4.5 x 10.51 x 16.51 inches |
| Item Type Name | Plush Animals |
| Item Weight | 9.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30353 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 10 years |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Model Number | 30353 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sub Brand | Doug |
| Theme | Cartoon |
| UPC | 000772303538 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| character | Chef Al Dente |

## Images

![Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod Pretend Play Chef Puppet Pepe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tFRIuf56L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-11-06*