Chef Kelsey Murphy is moving quickly to launch her new restaurant concept in the former Fishers Test Kitchen space at Fishers District.

In a video posted to Facebook, Murphy announced plans to begin serving meals at the location on January 2. The space, which previously housed the Fishers Test Kitchen, featured three kitchen pods with rotating chefs and menus. Murphy said she plans to start with a limited menu while beginning what she described as a “clumsy transition,” with construction taking place as the space is gradually converted into a single restaurant operation.

The new restaurant will be called Clutch Kitchen and will be located inside the Sun King Brewery space at Fishers District, the restaurant and entertainment area near IKEA.

Murphy said the initial menu will be intentionally limited, featuring smash burgers, a Cuban sandwich, wings, and a “massive” nacho platter designed for sharing. Additional menu items will be added gradually as renovations progress.

“Once we are through renovations, the menu is going to be amazing,” Murphy said in the video.

Murphy, a Fishers resident, gained national recognition after winning MasterChef: Legends in 2021. The Fishers Redevelopment Commission recently approved a new lease for the space, following the city’s decision to terminate the Test Kitchen lease and move in a new operator.

Construction at the site is expected to continue for several months, though Murphy emphasized her desire to begin serving customers as soon as possible while the transformation is underway.