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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2011
Jan. 11, 2012
Apr. 15, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-28    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,191,747  
Entity Public Float     $ 19,310,000
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000014177    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Oct. 28, 2011    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY