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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2014
Jan. 13, 2015
Apr. 18, 2014
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000014177    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31    
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 (in shares)   9,112,165dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding  
Entity Public Float     $ 17,183dei_EntityPublicFloat
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2014    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false