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Document And Entity Information
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 20, 2012
Feb. 16, 2012
Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION  
Entity Central Index Key 0000014177  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-02  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,189,787
Document Information    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jan. 20, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1