OT - Generator Power at a Remote Building

I have a building adjacent to our riding ring. My daughter would like to add lights to the ring for occasional use as the days get shorter. I have a portable generator already that pretty much lives back in this building since it has kind of morphed into the tractor/equipment shed. I can get the local supply house to select some fixtures with the understanding that we are not trying to light the whole space, just give her an end to do some work.

My question is...what is the minimum materials list needed to power this from the generator. I don't anticipate ever tieing this building onto the grid so a transfer switch is certainly not necessary, but I think I should have some circuit protection as well.

What should I worry about for grounding?

Probably have other questions that will just get answered by the collective experts here.

Thanks,

Kirk

To address your question it would probably be 3-500W quartz fixtures mounted on the building. Generator is 5.5kW (I don't remember right now if that is peak or average output)

I am thinking a small 30A distribution panel with some sort of receptacle to tie in the generator when necessary. Probably just use the breaker as switches, and whatever ground is necessary. Then if I ever run power back there it would be set up already.

Just my thoughts, I am trying to tap the vast expertise of this forum for better ideas or design refinements to reduce cost or increase functionality.

Thanks,

Kirk

Kirk