Mr. Ceole: Detroit’s Food Truck Sensation Blends Haitian Heritage with Creole Flavor

Mr. Creole Food Truck, Image courtesy of Edens Gatson The sizzling sound of Creole dishes and the rich aroma of spices fill the air, drawing hungry crowds to a colorful food truck parked in the heart of Detroit. Mr. Ceole, the brainchild of Edens Gaston, has become a local sensation, blending Haitian heritage with Detroit’s vibrant community spirit. Gaston, whose roots in Creole cooking run deep, has turned his family’s love for food into a thriving business that goes beyond satisfying appetites it brings people together, one flavorful bite at a time. Cooking and feeding others are in Gaston’s DNA. Reflecting on his upbringing, Gaston recalls the influence of his mother, whose meals were not only nourishing but also acts of love that brought people together. Carrying this legacy forward, Gaston has made it his mission to recreate the unity he experienced growing up, one dish at a time. “We used to cook together. My mother taught me how to cook. All my siblings know how to cook,” Gaston said. “We lived in a large community back home. Every time my mother cooked, she would bring food to the neighbors. They’d come to our house and eat with us. Feeding...