| Cover | Nov. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-02396 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000014177 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-1778176 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1308 N. Patt Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Anaheim |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92801 |
| City Area Code | (714) |
| Local Phone Number | 526-5533 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | BRID |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not applicable |
