Bunnings will suspend their iconic sausage sizzles from Wednesday due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Managing director Mike Schneider said in a statement they understand there will be some disappointed customers, but they hope to bring the community program back as soon as they can.

"Having listened closely to community groups, we've learned of the challenges many groups are facing finding volunteers and even supplies to sell given some of the reported challenges being faced by other retailers," he said.