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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2013
Jan. 13, 2014
Apr. 19, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-01    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,130,353  
Entity Public Float     $ 14,807,000
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 Nov. 01, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY