<p>I agree with ColoradoMoms response but might simply say “perfect we’d love to have dinner please let us pick up the bill” if you genuinely want to “host” the other family. With our circle of friends whomever asks…pays, but that may not be common. We just dropped off S2 and took his roommate out to dinner with us but with kids it’s clearer that if you ask (adults) you pay…with other adults not often as clear. I’d make the offer and if they protest when the check comes offer to split and if they protest again, let them pay.</p>