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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2018
Jan. 18, 2019
Apr. 20, 2018
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000014177    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Nov. 02, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-02    
Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business Flag true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Ex Transition Period false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 24,940
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,076,832  
Trading Symbol BRID    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018